1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election

none January 2025 September 2023 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election Louisiana by-election No 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1828 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1834 July 7, 1830 Flag of the United States (1822–1836).svgborder Image:AndreRoman.jpg 150x150px Andre B. Roman Whig Party (United States) 59 3,638 45.49% 3x4.svg W. S. Hamilton Democratic Party (United States) 0 2,701 33.77% Image:ArmandBeauvais.jpg Armand Beauvais Whig Party (United States) 0 1,478 14.95% Governor Jacques Dupré Whig Party (United States) Andre B. Roman Whig Party (United States) The 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election was the sixth 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. This particular election was called after the death of Governor Pierre Derbigny. Results Popular VoteJeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547 PartyCandidateVotes receivedPercentageWhigAndre B. Roman3,63845.49%DemocraticW. S. Hamilton2,70133.77%WhigArmand Beauvais1,196 14.95% DemocraticDavid A. Randall4635.79%Total Vote7,998 General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageAndre B. Roman5996.72%Blank23.28%Total Vote61 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election References 1830 Gubernatorial Louisiana Louisiana Category:July 1830 Gubernatorial