1846 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1846 Illinois gubernatorial election 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. This would be the last Gubernatorial election held during midterms until 1978.

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1846 Illinois gubernatorial election

← 1842 August 3, 1846 1848 â†’

Nominee Augustus C. French Thomas M. Kilpatrick Richard Eells Party Democratic Whig Liberty 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

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