1852 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1852 was the tenth election for this office. Democratic governor Augustus C. French did not seek re-election. Democrat Joel Aldrich Matteson was elected to succeed him. At this time in Illinois history the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain the case until the adoption of the 1970 constitution.

1852 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 7, 1852

Nominee Joel Aldrich Matteson Edwin B. Webb D. A. Knowlton Party Democratic Whig Free Soil Running mate Gustavus Koerner Unknown Unknown Popular vote 80,789 64,408 9,024 Percentage 52.39% 41.76% 5.85%

County Results Matteson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Banks:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      70-80%

Governor before election Augustus C. French Democratic Elected Governor Joel Aldrich Matteson Democratic