1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election was held over two days, April 17 and 18, the same days that voters were asked to ratify the new Louisiana Constitution of 1868, which established the civil rights of African Americans. As a result of this election Henry Clay Warmoth was elected Governor of Louisiana. At age 26 he was the youngest governor in the state's history. The result was a lop-sided result for Warmoth because of the Republican Party's overwhelming support among African Americans, who were a majority of the state's population at the time.

1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1865 April 17–18, 1868[1] 1872 →

Nominee Henry C. Warmoth James G. Taliaferro Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 64,941 38,046 Percentage 63.06% 36.94%

Election results by county Warmoth:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90% Taliaferro:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%

Governor before election Joshua Baker Democratic Elected Governor Henry C. Warmoth Republican

Results

Popular Vote

1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Henry C. Warmoth	64,941	63.06%	17.17
	Democratic	James G. Taliaferro	38,046	36.94%	17.17
Total votes			102,987	100.00%

References

1. "OFFICIAL. The Municipal Election. PLACES OF HOLDING THE POLLS". New Orleans Republican. April 17, 1868. p. 1. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
2. Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547

Preceded by 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election

Louisiana gubernatorial elections

Succeeded by 1872 Louisiana gubernatorial election