| Election Name: | 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1855 |
| Next Election: | 1863 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Confederate) |
| Next Year: | 1863 (Confederate) |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1859 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of the United States (1859–1861).svgborder |
| Nominee1: | Thomas Overton Moore |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 16,306 |
| Percentage1: | 60.15% |
| Nominee2: | Thomas Jefferson Wells |
| Party2: | Know Nothing |
| Popular Vote2: | 10,805 |
| Percentage2: | 39.85% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Robert C. Wickliffe |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Thomas Overton Moore |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the third election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Thomas Overton Moore became Governor of Louisiana. This was the last Louisiana gubernatorial election before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Overton Moore | 16,306 | 60.15% |
| Know Nothing | Thomas Jefferson Wells | 10,805 | 39.85% |
| Total Vote | 27,111 | ||