1838 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1838 was the sixth quadrennial election for this office. Democrat Thomas Carlin was elected by a bare majority of the voters in a close election. He defeated Cyrus Edwards, the brother of former governor Ninian Edwards for the office.

1838 Illinois gubernatorial election
August 6, 1838
 
Nominee Thomas Carlin Cyrus Edwards
Party Democratic Whig
Running mate Stinson Anderson Unknown
Popular vote 30,668 29,722
Percentage 50.78% 49.22%
County Results


Carlin:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Edwards:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%
Unknown/No Vote:

     
Governor before election

Joseph Duncan
Whig

 Elected Governor

Thomas Carlin
Democratic

Elections in Illinois

Results
1838 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Thomas Carlin 30,668 50.78% +19.57%
Whig Cyrus Edwards 29,722 49.22% -3.71%
Majority 946 1.56% N/A
Turnout 60,390
Democratic gain from Whig Swing
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References
  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
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