1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

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1868 Illinois gubernatorial election
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  1864 November 3, 1868 1872  
  JohnMPalmer (cropped).png JREden (cropped).jpg
Nominee John M. Palmer John R. Eden
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote249,912199,813
Percentage55.6%44.4%

1868 Illinois gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County Results
Palmer:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%
Eden:     50-60%     60-70%

Governor before election

Richard J. Oglesby
Republican

Elected Governor

John M. Palmer
Republican

The 1868 Illinois gubernatorial election was the fourteenth election for this office. Republican nominee, John M. Palmer defeated the Democratic nominee John R. Eden. [1]

At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain so until the 1970 constitution.

Results

1868 gubernatorial election, Illinois
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John M. Palmer 249,912 55.57% +1.03%
Democratic John R. Eden 199,81344.43%-1.03%
Majority50,09911.14%+2.06%
Turnout 449,725
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - IL Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.