1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential No 1876 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1876 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1884 December 2, 1879 1861b Image:Louis Alfred Wiltz (cropped).jpg Louis A. Wiltz Democratic Party (United States) 74,769 64.72% 3x4.svg 150x150px Taylor Beattie Republican Party (United States) 40,764 35.28% 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election results map by parish.svg 250px Parish ResultsWiltz: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90–100%Beattie: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100%No Data/Vote: #808080 Governor Francis T. Nicholls Democratic Party (United States) Louis A. Wiltz Democratic Party (United States) The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee. Results Popular VoteJeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547 PartyCandidateVotes receivedPercentageDemocraticLouis A. Wiltz74,76964.72%RepublicanTaylor Beattie40,764 35.28%Total Vote115,533 1876 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election References 1879 Gubernatorial Louisiana Category:December 1879 in the United States