Main article: 1868 United States presidential election
The 1868 United States presidential election in Illinois took place on November 3, 1868, as part of the 1868 United States presidential election. Voters chose 16 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Illinois voted for the Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant, over the Democratic nominee, Horatio Seymour. Grant won his home state by a margin of 11.38%.
Results
1868 United States presidential election in Illinois[1] | ||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Running mate | Popular vote | Electoral vote | ||||
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Republican | Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois | Schuyler Colfax of Indiana | 250,304 | 55.69% | 16 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic | Horatio Seymour of New York | Francis Preston Blair Jr. of Missouri | 199,116 | 44.31% | 0 | 0.00% | ||
Total | 449,420 | 100.00% | 16 | 100.00% |
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