1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

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

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1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

← 1864 November 3, 1868 1872 â†’

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

County Results Palmer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Eden:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Richard J. Oglesby Republican Elected Governor John M. Palmer Republican

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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.