1872 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1872 was the fifteenth election for this office. Republican nominee, Former Governor Richard J. Oglesby defeated the Democratic and Liberal Republican nominee Gustavus Koerner. B. G. Wells represented Independent Democrats unwilling to ally with Liberal Republicans. Oglesby had agreed to run for the Governorship but to resign upon being elected so that Lt. Governor John Lourie Beveridge could assume the office. Oglesby was in turn appointed to the U.S. Senate.

1872 Illinois gubernatorial election
November 5, 1872
 
Nominee Richard J. Oglesby Gustavus Koerner
Party Republican Liberal Republican
Popular vote 237,774 197,084
Percentage 54.41% 45.10%
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.

Elections in Illinois

Results
1868 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Richard J. Oglesby 237,774 54.41% -1.16%
Liberal Republican Gustavus Koerner 197,084 45.10% N/A%
Independent B. G. Wright 2,185 0.50% N/A
Majority 40,690 9.31% -1.83%
Turnout 437,043
Republican hold Swing
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