1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 3, 1868

Nominee John M. Palmer John R. Eden Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 249,912 199,813 Percentage 55.57% 44.43%

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

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

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.

Results

1868 gubernatorial election, Illinois

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John M. Palmer	249,912	55.57%	+1.03%
	Democratic	John R. Eden	199,813	44.43%	−1.03%
Majority			50,099	11.14%	+2.06%
Turnout			449,725
	Republican hold		Swing