Illinois gubernatorial election, 1864

Illinois gubernatorial election, 1864

November, 1864

Nominee Richard J. Oglesby James Carroll Robinson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 190,376 158,711 Percentage 54.54% 45.46%

Governor before election Richard Yates Republican Elected Governor Richard J. Oglesby Republican

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1864 was the thirteenth election for this office and took place during the American Civil War. Republican governor Richard Yates did not run for re-election, but was instead elected to serve in the United States Senate. Major General Richard J. Oglesby resigned his commission to run as the Republican nominee. Congressman James Carroll Robinson was the Democratic nominee. 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

1864 gubernatorial election, Illinois

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Richard J. Oglesby	190,376	54.54	+3.39
	Democratic	James Carroll Robinson	158,711	45.46	-1.88
Majority			31,665	9.08	+5.23
Turnout			349,087
	Republican hold		Swing