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1940 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1936 16 April 1940 1944 →
 
Nominee Marc M. Mouton
Party Democratic
Popular vote 225,151
Percentage 100.00%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Coleman Lindsey (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Marc M. Mouton
Democratic

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The 1940 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 16 April 1940 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Louisiana. Democratic nominee Marc M. Mouton won the election as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, 16 April 1940, Democratic nominee Marc M. Mouton won the election with 225,151 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Mouton was sworn in as the 40th lieutenant governor of Louisiana on 14 May 1940.

Results

Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1940
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marc M. Mouton 225,151 100.00
Total votes 225,151 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "LA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
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