1896 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1896 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.

1896 Illinois gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896 (1896-11-03)
 
Nominee John Riley Tanner John Peter Altgeld
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 587,637 474,256
Percentage 54.10% 43.66%

County results

Tanner:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

Altgeld:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

John Peter Altgeld
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Riley Tanner
Republican

Incumbent Democratic Governor John Peter Altgeld was defeated by Republican nominee John Riley Tanner who won 54.10% of the vote.

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