The 1816 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second 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.

General election

Candidates

  • Joshua Lewis, judge of the 1st Judicial District Court
  • Jacques Villeré, former first lieutenant in the French Army

Popular Vote

General Assembly Vote

References


The Tulane Hullabaloo The ultimate Louisiana gubernatorial voting guide

American Presidency Project Election of 1816 Graphic for 9th 10th

Vintage Map of Louisiana (1816) Poster Zazzle

France 2002 and Louisiana Gubernatorial 1991 reversed. r

1928 Louisiana gubernatorial election Wikiwand