1842 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1842 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the ninth gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article III Sec 2 of the 1812 Constitution of the State of Louisiana the Governor was elected in two steps. On the first Monday in July, eligible voters went to the polls and voted. The returns were sent to the President of the Louisiana State Senate. On the second day of the session of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate met in joint session and voted between the top two candidates. The candidate who received a majority in General Assembly became governor. This was the last election held under the Constitution of 1812, the next election was held under the Constitution of 1845.

1842 Louisiana gubernatorial election

July 6, 1842

Nominee Alexandre Mouton Henry S. Johnson Party Democratic Whig Electoral vote 60 2 Popular vote 9,669 8,104 Percentage 54.40% 45.60%

Governor before election Andre B. Roman Whig Elected Governor Alexandre Mouton Democratic

Results

Popular Vote

Party	Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
Democratic	Alexandre Mouton	9,660	54.40%
Whig	Henry S. Johnson	8,104	45.60%
Total Vote		17,773

General Assembly Vote

Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
Alexandre Mouton	60	85.71%
Henry S. Johnson	2	2.82%
Blank	9	12.68%
Total Vote	71

Preceded by 1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election

Louisiana gubernatorial elections

Succeeded by 1846 Louisiana gubernatorial election