| Election Name: | 1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1849 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1849 |
| Next Election: | 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1855 |
| Election Date: | December 6, 1852 |
| Flag Image: | U.S. flag, 31 stars.svgborder |
| Nominee1: | Paul Octave Hébert |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 17,813 |
| Percentage1: | 53.02% |
| Nominee2: | Louis Bordelon |
| Party2: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 15,781 |
| Percentage2: | 46.98% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Joseph Marshall Walker |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Paul Octave Hébert |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. The new constitution shortened the term of Governor Walker and also the term of his successor to make calendar adjustments.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Octave Hébert | 17,813 | 53.02% |
| Whig | Louis Bordelon | 15,781 | 46.98% |
| Total Vote | 33,594 | ||