The 1852 Illinois gubernatorial election was the tenth election for this office. Democratic governor Augustus C. French did not seek re-election. Democrat Joel Aldrich Matteson was elected to succeed him. At this time in Illinois history the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain the case until the adoption of the 1970 constitution.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joel Aldrich Matteson | 80,789 | 52.39% | -34.37% | |
| Whig | Edwin B. Webb | 64,408 | 41.76% | +34.52% | |
| Free Soil | D. A. Knowlton | 9,024 | 5.85% | -0.15% | |
| Majority | 16,381 | 10.62% | -68.90% | ||
| Turnout | 154,221 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Illinois Blue Book 1899