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The 1834 Illinois gubernatorial election was the fifth quadrennial election for this office. U.S. Representative Joseph Duncan was elected by a majority of the voters. He defeated former Lt. Governor William Kinney and former state treasurer Robert K. McLaughlin. Kinney had run in the election before as well. This was the only election of a Whig Governor in Illinois history.

Results

1834 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig Joseph Duncan 17,349 52.93% +52.93%
Democratic William Kinney 10,229 31.21% -8.84%
Independent Robert K. McLaughlin 4,315 13.16% N/A
Independent James Adams 887 2.71% N/A
Majority 7,120 21.72% N/A
Turnout 32,780
Whig gain from Democratic Swing

See also

References

  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
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