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Earl Long



Born: August 26, 1895 in Winnfield, LA
Died: September 5, 1960 in Alexandria, LA (heart attack)

Education:

  • Attended Loyola University

Elected Office:

  • LA Lt. Governor, 1936-1939

Other notes:

  • Was committed to a mental hospital by his wife Blanche after making a speech in which he defended the right of blacks to vote


Election Results for Earl Long


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YearAgeStatePartyOfficeDistrictStagePosVotes%
1940 44 LA D Governor Primary 1 226,385 40.9%
1940 44 LA D Governor Primary Runoff 2 265,403 48.3%
1948 52 LA D Governor Primary 1 267,253 41.5%
1948 52 LA D Governor Primary Runoff 1 432,528 65.9%
1948 52 LA D Governor General 1 172,291 100.0%
1956 60 LA D Governor Primary 1 421,681 51.4%
1956 60 LA D Governor General 1 172,291 100.0%
1960 64 LA D U.S. House District 08 Primary 2 26,010 39.4%
1960 64 LA D U.S. House District 08 Primary Runoff 1 39,168 53.2%


Age: Age as of July 1 of the year pertaining to this election.