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The 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election was held over two days, April 17 and 18, the same days that voters were asked to ratify the new Louisiana Constitution of 1868, which established the civil rights of African Americans. As a result of this election Henry Clay Warmoth was elected Governor of Louisiana. At age 26 he was the youngest governor in the state's history. The result was a lop-sided result for Warmoth because of the Republican Party's overwhelming support among African Americans, who were a majority of the state's population at the time.

Results

Popular Vote[2]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
Republican Henry Clay Warmoth 64,941 62.51%
Democratic James G. Taliaferro 38,946 37.49%
Total Vote 103,887

References

  1. ^ "OFFICIAL. The Municipal Election. PLACES OF HOLDING THE POLLS". New Orleans Republican. April 17, 1868. p. 1. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  2. ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
Preceded by
1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Louisiana gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1872 Louisiana gubernatorial election