The 1816 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second 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.
General election
Candidates
Joshua Lewis, judge of the 1st Judicial District Court Jacques Villeré, former first lieutenant in the French Army
Popular Vote CandidateVotes receivedPercentageJacques Villeré2,309 51.78%Joshua Lewis2,13447.86%Total Vote4,459
General Assembly VoteJeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547 CandidateVotes receivedPercentageJacques Villeré4393.48%Joshua Lewis36.52%Total Vote46
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