The 1846 Illinois gubernatorial election was the eighth quadrennial election for this office.
DemocratAugustus 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.
The 1846 Illinois gubernatorial election was the eighth quadrennial election for this office.
DemocratAugustus 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.