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.
Major GeneralRichard J. Oglesby resigned his commission to run as the
Republican nominee. Congressman
James Carroll Robinson was the
Democratic nominee.[1]
At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain the case until the adoption of the 1970 constitution.