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The 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the fourth 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.
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Popular Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Henry S. Johnson | 2,846 | 43.64% |
| Jacques Villeré | 1,831 | 28.07% |
| Bernard de Marigny | 1,427 | 21.87% |
| Philemon Thomas | 236 | 3.62% |
| Thomas Butler | 184 | 2.82% |
| Total Vote | 6,524 | |
General Assembly Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Johnson | 41 | 71.93% |
| Jacques Villeré | 16 | 28.07% |
| Total Vote | 57 | |
| Preceded by 1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
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