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

Results

1846 gubernatorial election, Illinois

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Augustus C. French	58,657	58.20%	+4.68%
	Whig	Thomas M. Kilpatrick	37,033	36.69%	−8.74%
	Liberty	Richard Eells	5,154	5.11%	+4.07%
Majority			21,624	21.51%	N/A
Turnout			100,844	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

• Illinois Blue Book 1899