1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Country:Louisiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1884
Next Election:1892 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1892
Election Date:April 17, 1888
Flag Year:1861b
Nominee1:Francis T. Nicholls
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:137,257
Percentage1:72.72%
Nominee2:Henry C. Warmoth
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:51,471
Percentage2:27.28%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Samuel D. McEnery
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Francis T. Nicholls
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Francis T. Nicholls was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.

Results

Popular Vote[1]

PartyCandidateVotes receivedPercentage
DemocraticFrancis T. Nicholls137,25772.72%
RepublicanHenry C. Warmoth51,47127.28%
Total Vote188,728

Notes and References

  1. Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547