1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

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

1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 3, 1868
 
Nominee John M. Palmer John R. Eden
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 249,912 199,813
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

County Results

Governor before election

Richard J. Oglesby
Republican

Elected Governor

John M. Palmer
Republican

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
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John M. Palmer 249,912 55.57% +1.03%
Democratic John R. Eden 199,813 44.43% -1.03%
Majority 50,099 11.14% +2.06%
Turnout 449,725
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - IL Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
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