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.

1846 Illinois gubernatorial election
August 3, 1846
 
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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