1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election


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 Vote
PartyCandidateVotes receivedPercentage
WhigAndre B. Roman7,59052.81%
DemocraticDenis Prieur6,78247.19%
Total Vote14,372

General Assembly Vote
CandidateVotes receivedPercentage
Andre B. Roman4987.50%
Denis Prieur23.57%
Blank58.93%
Total Vote56