| Election Name: | 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1864 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Union) |
| Previous Year: | 1864 (Union) |
| Next Election: | 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1868 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1865 |
| Flag Year: | 1861b |
| Nominee1: | James Madison Wells |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 22,312 |
| Percentage1: | 80.23% |
| Nominee2: | Henry Watkins Allen |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 5,497 |
| Percentage2: | 19.77% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | James Madison Wells |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | James Madison Wells |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1864. As a result of this election James Madison Wells was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The result was a lopsided victory for Wells because many whites, who supported the Democratic Party, remained disqualified due to their support of the Confederacy. Nonetheless, Democrats nominated fugitive former Governor Henry Watkins Allen.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Madison Wells | 22,312 | 80.23% |
| Democratic | Henry Watkins Allen | 5,497 | 19.77% |
| Total Vote | 27,809 | ||