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The 1868 Illinois gubernatorial election was the fourteenth election for this office. Republican nominee, John M. Palmer defeated the Democratic nominee John R. Eden.[1]
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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - IL Governor Race - Nov 03, 1868". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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