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1812 Louisiana gubernatorial election
July 6, 1812
1816 →
Nominee
William C. C. Claiborne
Jacques Villeré
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945
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24.42%
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William C. C. Claiborne
Democratic-Republican
Elected Governor
William C. C. Claiborne
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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.
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