1830 Illinois gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1830 Illinois gubernatorial election
Country:Illinois
Type:presidential
Ongoing:Yes
Previous Election:1826 Illinois gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1826
Next Election:1834 Illinois gubernatorial election
Next Year:1834
Image1:John Reynolds (1788-1865), Governor of Illinois (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:John Reynolds
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:12,837
Percentage1:58.95%
Nominee2:William Kinney
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:8,938
Percentage2:41.05%
Map Size:150px
Governor
Before Election:Ninian Edwards
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:John Reynolds
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Howard, Robert P. . Mostly Good and Competent Men . Institute for Public Affairs . 1988 . 0-938943-15-4 . 2nd . Springfield, Illinois . 31, 34.