1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election

1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election

April 22, 1884

Nominee Samuel D. McEnery John Stevenson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 88,794 43,502 Percentage 67.12% 32.88%

Governor before election Samuel D. McEnery Democratic Elected Governor Samuel D. McEnery Democratic

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.

Results

Popular Vote

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

Preceded by 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election

Louisiana gubernatorial elections

Succeeded by 1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election