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The 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the third election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Thomas Overton Moore became Governor of Louisiana. This was the last Louisiana gubernatorial election before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Results
Popular Vote[1]
Preceded by
1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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Louisiana gubernatorial elections
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Succeeded by
1863 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Confederate)
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References
- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547