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| election_name = 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
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| popular_vote2 = 40,764 |
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| percentage2 = 35.28% |
| percentage2 = 35.28% |
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| map_image = 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election results map by parish.svg |
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| map_caption = Parish Results<br>'''Wiltz:''' {{legend0|#7996E2|50-60%}} {{legend0|#6674DE|60-70%}} {{legend0|#584CDE|70-80%}} {{legend0|#3933E5|80-90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|90-100%}}<br>'''Beattie:''' {{legend0|#E27F7F|50-60%}} {{legend0|#D75D5D|60-70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70-80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80-90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|90-100%}}<br>'''No Data/Vote:''' {{legend0|#808080}} |
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| title = Governor |
| title = Governor |
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| before_election = [[Francis T. Nicholls]] |
| before_election = [[Francis T. Nicholls]] |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Louisiana gubernatorial elections|1879]] |
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| Elections in Louisiana |
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The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.
Results
[edit]Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louis A. Wiltz | 74,769 | 64.72% |
| Republican | Taylor Beattie | 40,764 | 35.28% |
| Total Vote | 115,533 |
| Preceded by 1876 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
[edit]- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547