| 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.
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Francis T. Nicholls | 137,257 | 72.72% |
| Republican | Henry C. Warmoth | 51,471 | 27.28% |
| Total Vote | 188,728 | ||