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]

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1868 Illinois gubernatorial election

 1864 November 3, 1868 1872 
 
Nominee John M. Palmer John R. Eden
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 249,912 199,813
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

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

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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

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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
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