| Election Name: | 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Louisiana |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | No |
| Previous Election: | 1876 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1876 |
| Next Election: | 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1884 |
| Election Date: | December 2, 1879 |
| Flag Year: | 1861b |
| Nominee1: | Louis A. Wiltz |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 74,769 |
| Percentage1: | 64.72% |
| Nominee2: | Taylor Beattie |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 40,764 |
| Percentage2: | 35.28% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Francis T. Nicholls |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Louis A. Wiltz |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louis A. Wiltz | 74,769 | 64.72% |
| Republican | Taylor Beattie | 40,764 | 35.28% |
| Total Vote | 115,533 | ||