1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election

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.

1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1864 (Union) November 7, 1865 1868 →
 
Nominee James Madison Wells Henry Watkins Allen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 22,312 5,497
Percentage 80.23% 19.77%

Election results by county
Wells:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Allen:      60-70%      80-90%      90-100%

Governor before election

James Madison Wells
Republican

Elected Governor

James Madison Wells
Republican

Results

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Popular Vote[1]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
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

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  1. ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547