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The 1846 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 3 August 1846 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Democratic nominee Joseph Wells defeated Whig nominee Nathaniel G. Wilcox and Free Soil nominee Abraham Smith.
General election
On election day, 3 August 1846, Democratic nominee Joseph Wells won the election by a margin of 21,302 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Nathaniel G. Wilcox, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Wells was sworn in as the 10th lieutenant governor of Illinois on 9 December 1846.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Wells | 57,457 | 58.13 | |
| Whig | Nathaniel G. Wilcox | 36,155 | 36.58 | |
| Free Soil | Abraham Smith | 5,179 | 5.24 | |
| Write-in | 53 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 98,844 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- "IL Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 4, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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