| Election Name: | 1812 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Next Election: | 1816 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1816 |
| Election Date: | July 6, 1812 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svgborder |
| Image1: | William C C Claiborne rectangleLAState.jpg |
| Nominee1: | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Party1: | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Electoral Vote1: | 33 |
| Popular Vote1: | 2,757 |
| Percentage1: | 71.17% |
| Nominee2: | Jacques Villeré |
| Party2: | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Electoral Vote2: | 6 |
| Popular Vote2: | 945 |
| Percentage2: | 24.42% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Before Party: | Democratic-Republican Party |
| After Election: | William C. C. Claiborne |
| After Party: | Democratic-Republican Party |
The 1812 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article 3 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.
Popular Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| William C. C. Claiborne | 2,757 | 71.17% |
| Jacques Villeré | 946 | 24.42% |
| Jean Noël Destréhan | 168 | 4.34% |
| Scattering | 3 | 0.08% |
General Assembly Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| William C. C. Claiborne | 33 | 84.62% |
| Jacques Villere | 6 | 15.38% |
| Total Vote | 39 | |