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The 1826 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 7 August 1826 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent member of the Illinois Senate William Kinney defeated fellow Democratic-Republican candidates Samuel S. Thompson and James Adams.
General election
On election day, 7 August 1826, Democratic-Republican candidate William Kinney won the election by a margin of 504 votes against his foremost opponent and fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel S. Thompson, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Kinney was sworn in as the 3rd lieutenant governor of Illinois on 6 December 1826.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | William Kinney | 6,019 | 50.76 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Samuel S. Thompson | 5,515 | 46.51 | |
| Democratic-Republican | James Adams | 257 | 2.17 | |
| Write-in | 67 | 0.56 | ||
| Total votes | 11,858 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
See also
References
- "IL Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 3, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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