1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential No 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1824 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election 1830 (special) July 9, 1828 Flag of the United States (1837–1845).svgborder 100px Pierre Derbigny.jpg Pierre Derbigny National Republican Party 55 3,372 46.31% No image.svg Thomas Butler National Republican Party 1 1,562 21.45% BernardMarignyPortrait.jpg Bernard de Marigny Democratic Party (United States) 0 1,196 16.43% General Philemon Thomas.jpg Philemon Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 0 1,151 15.81% Governor Henry Johnson National Republican Party Pierre Derbigny National Republican Party The 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the fifth 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 receivedPercentagePierre Derbigny3,37246.31%Thomas Butler1,56221.46%Bernard de Marigny1,196 16.43% Philemon Thomas1,15115.81%Total Vote7,281 General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentagePierre Derbigny5596.49%Thomas Butler11.75%Blank11.75%Total Vote57 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election References 1828 Gubernatorial Louisiana Category:July 1828