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1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.
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