1830 Illinois gubernatorial election
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The 1830 Illinois gubernatorial election was the fourth quadrennial election for this office. Both candidates were Democrats and supporters of Andrew Jackson.[1] State Representative John Reynolds was elected comfortably by a coalition of moderate Jacksonians and anti-Jacksonians, defeating the more radical Lt. Governor William Kinney.[1]
Results
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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