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The 1838 Illinois gubernatorial election was the sixth quadrennial election for this office. Democrat Thomas Carlin was elected by a bare majority of the voters in a close election. He defeated Cyrus Edwards, the brother of former governor Ninian Edwards for the office.

Results

1838 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas Carlin 30,668 50.78% +19.57%
Whig Cyrus Edwards 29,722 49.22% -3.71%
Majority 946 1.56% N/A
Turnout 60,390
Democratic gain from Whig Swing

References

  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
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