The 1864 Illinois gubernatorial election 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. U.S. Army major general Richard J. Oglesby resigned his commission to run as the National Union nominee, and he defeated U.S. representative James Carroll Robinson.

General election

Candidates

Richard J. Oglesby, U.S. Army major general and former state senator from Decatur (National Union) James Carroll Robinson, U.S. representative from Marshall (Democratic)

Results

See also

1864 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election

References