| Election Name: | 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | by-election |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1828 |
| Next Election: | 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1834 |
| Election Date: | July 7, 1830 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of the United States (1822-1836).svgborder |
| Nominee1: | Andre B. Roman |
| Party1: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Electoral Vote1: | 59 |
| Popular Vote1: | 3,638 |
| Percentage1: | 45.49% |
| Nominee2: | W. S. Hamilton |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Electoral Vote2: | 0 |
| Popular Vote2: | 2,701 |
| Percentage2: | 33.77% |
| Nominee3: | Armand Beauvais |
| Party3: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Electoral Vote3: | 0 |
| Popular Vote3: | 1,478 |
| Percentage3: | 14.95% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Jacques Dupré |
| Before Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Andre B. Roman |
| After Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
The 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election was the sixth 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. This particular election was called after the death of Governor Pierre Derbigny.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Andre B. Roman | 3,638 | 45.49% |
| Democratic | W. S. Hamilton | 2,701 | 33.77% |
| Whig | Armand Beauvais | 1,196 | 14.95% |
| Democratic | David A. Randall | 463 | 5.79% |
| Total Vote | 7,998 | ||
General Assembly Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Andre B. Roman | 59 | 96.72% |
| Blank | 2 | 3.28% |
| Total Vote | 61 | |