Jacques Dupré Whig Andre B. Roman Whig The 1830 Louisiana gubernatorial special election was the sixth gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood.

2 of the 1812 Constitution of the State of Louisiana the Governor was elected in two steps.

On the second day of the session of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate met in joint session and voted between the top two candidates.

The candidate who received a majority in General Assembly became governor.

This particular election was called after the death of Governor Pierre Derbigny.