1846 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1846 was the eighth quadrennial election for this office. Democrat Augustus C. French defeated Whig nominee Thomas M. Kilpatrick, for the office. Richard Eels of the Liberty Party came in a distant third. The term was cut short, and lasted only half the normal length. This synchronized the gubernatorial election with the election for President.

1846 Illinois gubernatorial election

August 3, 1846

Nominee Augustus C. French Thomas M. Kilpatrick Richard Eels Party Democratic Whig Liberty Running mate Joseph Wells Unknown Popular vote 58,657 37,033 5,154 Percentage 58.20% 36.69% 5.11%

County Results French:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Kilpatrick:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Unknown/No Vote:

Governor before election Thomas Ford Democratic Elected Governor Augustus C. French Democratic