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

Results
1846 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Augustus C. French 58,657 58.20% +4.68%
Whig Thomas M. Kilpatrick 37,033 36.69% -8.74%
Liberty Richard Eels 5,154 5.11% +4.07%
Majority 21,624 21.51% N/A
Turnout 100,844 100.00%
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
Elections in Illinois
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