1852 Illinois gubernatorial election

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.

1852 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 7, 1852

Nominee Joel Aldrich Matteson Edwin B. Webb D. A. Knowlton Party Democratic Whig Free Soil Popular vote 80,789 64,408 9,024 Percentage 52.39% 41.76% 5.85%

County Results Matteson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Banks:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      70-80%

Governor before election Augustus C. French Democratic Elected Governor Joel Aldrich Matteson Democratic

Results

1852 gubernatorial election, Illinois

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