Election Name: | 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Country: | Louisiana |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | No |
Previous Election: | 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1879 |
Next Election: | 1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1888 |
Election Date: | April 22, 1884 |
Flag Year: | 1861b |
Nominee1: | Samuel D. McEnery |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 88,794 |
Percentage1: | 67.12% |
Nominee2: | John Stevenson |
Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 43,502 |
Percentage2: | 32.88% |
Map Size: | 250px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Samuel D. McEnery |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Samuel D. McEnery |
After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Samuel D. McEnery was re-elected 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 | Samuel D. McEnery | 88,794 | 67.12% |
Republican | John A. Stevenson | 43,502 | 32.88% |
Total Vote | 132,296 | ||