Louisiana 1824 Governor, Ballot 2
- Office:
- Governor (State)
- Title:
- Governor
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- Louisiana 1824 Governor, Ballot 2
- Date:
- 1824
- State:
- Louisiana
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- Second Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Governor/Governor
- Candidates:
- Henry Johnson, Jacques Villere, blank
| Candidates: | Henry Johnson[1] | Jacques Villere | blank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | |||
| Final Result: [2][3] | 41 | 15 | 1 |
| General Assembly[4] | 41 | 15 | 1 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]By Louisiana law, the governor was elected by the legislature from among the top two vote-getters in the popular election.
[3]In November of 1824, Governor T. B. Robertson resigned from office and accepted the U.S. Judgeship for the District of Louisiana. H. S. Thibadaux became Acting Governor and finished his term.
[4]"At the joint session of the legislature 13 Senators and 44 Assemblymen voted to resolve the election for the following candiates[sic]." The Journal of the Louisiana State Senate. November 17, 1824. 3.
References:
Journal of the Louisiana State Senate, 1824. 3.
The Louisiana Courier (New Orleans, LA). November 18, 1824.
The Asylum (Saint Francisville, LA). November 27, 1824.
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