| Election Name: | 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1852 |
| Next Election: | 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1859 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1855 |
| Flag Image: | U.S. flag, 31 stars.svgborder |
| Nominee1: | Robert C. Wickliffe |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 23,592 |
| Percentage1: | 54.43% |
| Nominee2: | Charles Derbigny |
| Party2: | Know Nothing |
| Popular Vote2: | 19,755 |
| Percentage2: | 45.57% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Paul Octave Hébert |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Robert C. Wickliffe |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Robert C. Wickliffe became Governor of Louisiana.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert C. Wickliffe | 23,592 | 54.43% |
| Know Nothing | Charles Derbigny | 19,755 | 45.57% |
| Total Vote | 43,347 | ||