The 1812 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article 3 Sec 2 of the 1812 Constitution of the State of Louisiana the Governor was elected in two steps. On the first Monday in July, eligible voters went to the polls and voted. The returns were sent to the President of the Louisiana State Senate. On the second day of the session of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate met in joint session and voted between the top two candidates. The candidate who received a majority in General Assembly became governor.
General election
Candidates
William C. C. Claiborne, incumbent Governor of the Territory of Orleans Jean Noël Destréhan, president of the legislative council of the Territory of Orleans Jacques Villeré, former first lieutenant in the French Army
Popular VoteCalhoun, Milburn, and Jeanne Frois. 1997. Louisiana almanac, 1997-98 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.473 CandidateVotes receivedPercentageWilliam C. C. Claiborne2,757 71.17%Jacques Villeré94624.42%Jean Noël Destréhan1684.34%Scattering30.08%
General Assembly Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageWilliam C. C. Claiborne3384.62%Jacques Villere615.38%Total Vote39
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