1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana presidential No 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1834 1842 Louisiana gubernatorial election 1842 July 4, 1838 Flag of the United States (1837–1845).svgborder Image:AndreRoman.jpg 150x150px Andre B. Roman Whig Party (United States) 49 7,590 52.81% 3x4.svg Denis Prieur Democratic Party (United States) 2 6,782 47.19% Governor Edward D. White Whig Party (United States) Andre B. Roman Whig Party (United States) The 1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the eighth 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 receivedPercentageWhigAndre B. Roman7,59052.81%DemocraticDenis Prieur6,78247.19%Total Vote14,372 General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageAndre B. Roman4987.50%Denis Prieur23.57%Blank58.93%Total Vote56 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election Louisiana gubernatorial elections 1842 Louisiana gubernatorial election References 1838 Gubernatorial Louisiana Category:July 1838