1948 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1948 Louisiana gubernatorial election was decided by a Democratic primary held in two rounds on January 20 and February 24, 1948, which was tantamount to election. The 1948 election saw the defeat of Louisiana's reformer "anti-Long" faction and the election of Earl Kemp Long to his first full term as governor.

1948 Louisiana Democratic gubernatorial primary

February 24, 1948
 
Nominee Earl Long Sam H. Jones
Party Democratic Democratic
Alliance Longite Anti-Long
Popular vote 432,528 223,971
Percentage 65.88% 34.12%

Parish results
Long:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%      >90%
Jones:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Jimmie Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Earl Long
Democratic

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