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1830 Illinois gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Reynolds William Kinney
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 12,837 8,938
Percentage 58.95% 41.05%

County results

Reynolds:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%
Kinney:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

Ninian Edwards
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

John Reynolds
Democratic

The 1830 Illinois gubernatorial election was the fourth quadrennial election for this office. Both candidates were Democrats and supporters of Andrew Jackson. State Representative John Reynolds was elected comfortably by a coalition of moderate Jacksonians and anti-Jacksonians, defeating the more radical Lt. Governor William Kinney.

Results

1830 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Reynolds 12,837 58.95 +54.38
Democratic William Kinney 8,938 41.05 −8.42
Majority 3,899 17.90 N/A
Turnout 21,775
Democratic gain from Democratic-Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Howard, Robert P. (1988). Mostly Good and Competent Men (2nd ed.). Springfield, Illinois: Institute for Public Affairs. pp. 31, 34. ISBN 0-938943-15-4.
  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
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