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The 1830 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 2 August 1830 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Democratic nominee Zadok Casey defeated Democratic-Republican nominee Rigdon Slocumb, candidate James Adams and candidate James M. Higbee.
General election
On election day, 2 August 1830, Democratic nominee Zadok Casey won the election by a margin of 1,721 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic-Republican nominee Rigdon Slocumb, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Casey was sworn in as the 4th lieutenant governor of Illinois on 6 December 1830.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zadok Casey | 10,209 | 50.18 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Rigdon Slocumb | 8,488 | 41.72 | |
| Nonpartisan | James Adams | 1,647 | 8.10 | |
| Nonpartisan | James M. Higbee | 1 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 20,345 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Democratic-Republican | ||||
See also
References
- "IL Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 3, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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