George F. Shepley Military Michael Hahn Republican The 1864 Louisiana gubernatorial (Union) election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1864.

As a result of this election Michael Hahn became Governor of Union-controlled Louisiana.

In December 1863, along with his annual message to Congress, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring that whenever the voters of a seceding state re-established a loyal state government, it should be recognized.

Under this plan, an election was held in the portion of Louisiana controlled by General Nathaniel P.

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