| Election Name: | 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1824 |
| Next Election: | 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election |
| Next Year: | 1830 (special) |
| Election Date: | July 9, 1828 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of the United States (1837–1845).svgborder |
| Image1: | Pierre Derbigny.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Pierre Derbigny |
| Party1: | National Republican Party |
| Electoral Vote1: | 55 |
| Popular Vote1: | 3,372 |
| Percentage1: | 46.31% |
| Nominee2: | Thomas Butler |
| Party2: | National Republican Party |
| Electoral Vote2: | 1 |
| Popular Vote2: | 1,562 |
| Percentage2: | 21.45% |
| Image4: | BernardMarignyPortrait.jpg |
| Nominee4: | Bernard de Marigny |
| Party4: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Electoral Vote4: | 0 |
| Popular Vote4: | 1,196 |
| Percentage4: | 16.43% |
| Image5: | General Philemon Thomas.jpg |
| Nominee5: | Philemon Thomas |
| Party5: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Electoral Vote5: | 0 |
| Popular Vote5: | 1,151 |
| Percentage5: | 15.81% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Henry Johnson |
| Before Party: | National Republican Party |
| After Election: | Pierre Derbigny |
| After Party: | 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.
Popular Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Derbigny | 3,372 | 46.31% |
| Thomas Butler | 1,562 | 21.46% |
| Bernard de Marigny | 1,196 | 16.43% |
| Philemon Thomas | 1,151 | 15.81% |
| Total Vote | 7,281 | |
General Assembly Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Derbigny | 55 | 96.49% |
| Thomas Butler | 1 | 1.75% |
| Blank | 1 | 1.75% |
| Total Vote | 57 | |