Illinois gubernatorial election, 1838
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200px Blue denotes a win by Carlin, Gold by Edwards
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The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1838 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Carlin | 30,668 | 50.78% | +19.57% | |
| Whig | Cyrus Edward | 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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