1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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  Results Wickliffe: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90% Derbigny: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Robert C. Wickliffe became Governor of Louisiana.
Results
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert C. Wickliffe | 23,592 | 54.43% |
| Know Nothing | Charles Derbigny | 19,755 | 45.57% |
| Total Vote | 43,347 |
References
- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
| Preceded by 1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
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