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.

1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 3, 1868
 
Nominee John M. Palmer John R. Eden
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 249,912 199,813
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

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.

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