Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1812

Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1812

July 6, 1812

Nominee William C. C. Claiborne Jacques Villeré Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Popular vote 2,757 945 Percentage 71.17% 24.42%

Governor before election William C. C. Claiborne Democratic-Republican Elected Governor William C. C. Claiborne Democratic-Republican

The Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1812, was the first gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article III 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.

Results

Popular Vote

Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
William C. C. Claiborne	2,757	71.17%
Jacques Villeré	946	24.42%
Jean Noël Destréhan	168	4.34%
Scattering	3	0.08%

General Assembly Vote

Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
William C. C. Claiborne	33	84.62%
Jacques Villere	6	15.38%
Total Vote	39

Preceded by First

Louisiana gubernatorial elections

Succeeded by 1816 Louisiana gubernatorial election