1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

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.

1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1852 November 5, 1855 1859 →
 
Nominee Robert C. Wickliffe Charles Derbigny
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Popular vote 23,592 19,755
Percentage 54.43% 45.57%

Results
Wickliffe:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90%
Derbigny:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%

Governor before election

Paul Octave Hébert
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert C. Wickliffe
Democratic

Results edit

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 edit

  1. ^ 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