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.
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
's
Republican Party was virtually nonexistent in terms of electoral
support. This meant that the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
primary held on this date was the real contest over who would be governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
. The election resulted in the election of Richard W. Leche
Richard W. Leche
Richard Webster Leche was the 44th Governor of Louisiana from 1936 until 1939. Leche was the first governor of Louisiana sentenced to prison.- Early life :...
as governor of Louisiana.
Results
Democratic Party Primary, January 21| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| Richard W. Leche Richard W. Leche Richard Webster Leche was the 44th Governor of Louisiana from 1936 until 1939. Leche was the first governor of Louisiana sentenced to prison.- Early life :... |
362,502 | |
| Cleveland Dear Cleveland Dear Cleveland Dear was a United States Representative from the state of Louisiana and a one-time gubernatorial candidate. He served two terms in Congress as a Democrat from central Louisiana. He was a staunch member of the anti-Long political faction.Dear was born in Sugartown in Beauregard Parish in... |
176,150 | |
| Grant Avalon | 1,718 | |