The 1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the third

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to take place after

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achieved

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. Under Article III Sec 2 of the 1812 Constitution of the State of Louisiana the

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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

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. On the second day of the session of the

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, the

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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 VoteJeanne Frois. 2006. ''Louisiana almanac, 2006–2007 Edition''. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547 General Assembly Vote

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July 1820