Illinois gubernatorial election, 1830

Illinois gubernatorial election, 1830
Illinois

 
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%

Blue denotes a win by Reynolds, Green by Kinney

Governor before election

Ninian Edwards
Independent

Elected Governor

John Reynolds
Democratic

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.

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
Democratic gain from Democratic-Republican Swing

References