1842 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1842 Illinois gubernatorial election was the seventh quadrennial election for this office. Democrat Thomas Ford defeated former Whig governor Joseph Duncan.

1842 Illinois gubernatorial election
August 1, 1842
 
Nominee Thomas Ford Joseph Duncan
Party Democratic Whig
Running mate Unknown
Popular vote 46,452 39,429
Percentage 53.52% 45.43%
County Results


Ford:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%
Duncan:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      80-90%

     90-100%
Governor before election

Thomas Carlin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas Ford
Democratic

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