1830 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1830 was the fourth quadrennial election for this office. State Representative John Reynolds was elected comfortably, defeating Lt. Governor William Kinney.

1830 Illinois gubernatorial election

Nominee John Reynolds William Kinney Party National Republican Democratic Running mate Zadok Casey Unknown 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 Independent Elected Governor John Reynolds Democratic

Results

1830 gubernatorial election, Illinois

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Republican	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
	National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican		Swing

References

• Illinois Blue Book 1899