Thomas M. Kilpatrick

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1846
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kilpatrick37,033
Opponents63,811
1
Elections run

Thomas M. Kilpatrick, a Whig politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1846 governor election in Illinois to Augustus C. French, receiving 37,033 votes (36.69%).

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How many votes has Thomas M. Kilpatrick received?

Thomas M. Kilpatrick has received 37,033 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas M. Kilpatrick’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1846GovernorIllinoisLost37,03336.69%Augustus C. French
Richard Eells
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.