1834 Illinois gubernatorial election

The Illinois gubernatorial election of 1834 was the fifth quadrennial election for this office. U.S. Representative Joseph Duncan was elected by a majority of the voters. He defeated former Lt. Governor William Kinney and former state treasurer Robert K. McLaughlin. Kinney had run in the election before as well. This was the only election of a Whig Governor in Illinois history.

1834 Illinois gubernatorial election

August 4, 1834

Nominee Joseph Duncan William Kinney Robert K. McLaughlin Party Whig Democratic Independent Running mate Alexander Jenkins Unknown Unknown Popular vote 17,349 10,229 4,315 Percentage 52.93% 31.21% 13.16%

County Results Duncan:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Ewing:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% McLaughlin:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Unknown/No Vote:

Governor before election William Lee D. Ewing Democratic Elected Governor Joseph Duncan Whig