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US gubernatorial election
1884 Illinois gubernatorial election
The 1884 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884.
Republican nominee
Richard J. Oglesby defeated
Democratic nominee
Carter Harrison Sr. with 49.63% of the vote. Oglesby's victory was the eighth consecutive victory for the Republican Party.
Republican
John C. Smith was elected
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois . At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain so until the 1970 constitution.
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