Louisiana gubernatorial election (Confederate), 1863

Louisiana gubernatorial election (Confederate), 1863
Louisiana
November 2, 1863

 
Nominee Henry Watkins Allen
Party Democratic
Popular vote unopposed
Percentage unopposed

Governor before election

Thomas Overton Moore
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Watkins Allen
Democratic

The Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1859, was the fourth election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Henry Watkins Allen became Governor of Confederate-controlled Louisiana.

Results

Popular Vote[1]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
Democratic Henry Watkins Allen unopposed unopposed
Preceded by
1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Louisiana gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1864 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Union)

References

  1. Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
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