1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election

1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election

November 7, 1865

Nominee James Madison Wells Henry Watkins Allen Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 22,312 5,497 Percentage 80.23% 19.77%

Governor before election James Madison Wells Republican Elected Governor James Madison Wells Republican

The 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1864. As a result of this election James Madison Wells was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The result was a lopsided victory for Wells because many whites, who supported the Democratic Party, remained disqualified due to their support of the Confederacy. Nonetheless Democrats nominated fugitive former Governor Henry Watkins Allen.

Results

Popular Vote

Party	Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
Republican	James Madison Wells	22,312	80.23%
Democratic	Henry Watkins Allen	5,497	19.77%
Total Vote		27,809

Preceded by 1864 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Union)

Louisiana gubernatorial elections

Succeeded by 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election