1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential No 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election 1830 (special) 1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1838 July 9, 1834 Flag of the United States (1822–1836).svgborder Image:EDWhiteSr.jpg 150x150px Edward D. White Whig Party (United States) 58 6,973 62.70% Image:John Bennett Dawson.jpg John Bennett Dawson Democratic Party (United States) — 4,149 37.30% Governor Andre B. Roman Whig Party (United States) Edward D. White Whig Party (United States) The 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the seventh 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 PartyCandidateVotes receivedPercentageWhigEdward D. White6,97362.70%DemocraticJohn Bennett Dawson4,14937.30%Total Vote11,122 General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageEdward D. White5895.08%Blank34.92%Total Vote61 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election References 1834 Gubernatorial Louisiana Category:July 1834