1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential No 1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1820 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1828 July 7, 1824 Flag of the United States (1837–1845).svgborder 100px H.S.Johnson.jpg Henry S. Johnson Democratic-Republican Party 41 2,847 43.64% Jacques Villere.jpg Jacques Villeré Democratic-Republican Party 16 1,831 28.07% BernardMarignyPortrait.jpg Bernard de Marigny Democratic-Republican Party 0 1,427 21.87% Governor Henry S. Thibodaux Democratic-Republican Party Henry Johnson Democratic-Republican Party 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. Results Popular VoteJeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547 CandidateVotes receivedPercentageHenry S. Johnson2,84643.64%Jacques Villeré1,83128.07%Bernard de Marigny1,427 21.87% Philemon Thomas2363.62%Thomas Butler1842.82%Total Vote6,524 General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageHenry Johnson4171.93%Jacques Villeré1628.07%Total Vote57 1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election References 1824 Gubernatorial Louisiana Category:July 1824