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The 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1864. As a result of this election James Madison Wells was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The result was a lopsided victory for Wells because many whites, who supported the Democratic Party, remained disqualified due to their support of the Confederacy. Nonetheless, Democrats nominated fugitive former Governor Henry Watkins Allen.
Results
Popular Vote[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
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Republican | James Madison Wells | 22,312 | 80.23% |
Democratic | Henry Watkins Allen | 5,497 | 19.77% |
Total Vote | 27,809 |
Preceded by 1864 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Union) |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
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