Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1936
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The Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1936 was held on January 21, 1936. Like most Southern states between Reconstruction and the civil rights era, Louisiana's Republican Party was virtually nonexistent in terms of electoral support. This meant that the Democratic Party primary held on this date was the real contest over who would be governor. The election resulted in the election of Richard W. Leche as governor of Louisiana.
[edit] Results
Democratic Party Primary, January 21
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| Richard W. Leche | 362,502 | |
| Cleveland Dear | 176,150 | |
| Leonard Mason Spencer | 1,718 |
| Preceded by 1932 gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1940 gubernatorial election |
[edit] Sources
State of Louisiana. Compilation of Primary Election Returns of the Democratic Party, State of Louisiana, 1936.
