The 1891 United States Senate election in Illinois was held from January 13 to March 11, 1891. The contentious election was determined by a joint session of the
Illinois General Assembly. The election went on for 154 ballots and cost the State of Illinois approximately $150,000.[1]
The election was deadlocked as both the Democratic caucus and Republican caucus struggled to get the "Big Three" to support their chosen candidates. Eventually, Cockrell and Moore defected to the Democratic Party's candidate. The Republican caucus lined up unanimously behind Lindly. Herman Taubeneck remained behind Streeter.[2]
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^W. Newcombe, Alfred (1945). "Alson J. Streeter: An Agrarian Liberal". Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 38 (4): 414–445.
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^RICHARD J. OGLESBY THE NOMINEE. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]. 16 Jan 1891: 4.
^"UNCLE DIRK" THE MAN.: Ex-Gov. Oglesby the Republican Choice for Senator. FARWELL IS BEATEN BADLY. He Receives but 30 Votes to the ExGovernor's 64. TWO BALLOTS SETTLE MATTERS. The Senator Says He Is Not Surprised at the Result. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CAUCUS IN DETAIL. The Fight Against Farwell. Protests of the Farmers. Not an Applicant for the Place. Gen. Palmer Doesn't Like It. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922); Chicago, Ill.[Chicago, Ill]. 16 Jan 1891: 1.
^OGLESBY DOESN'T WANT IT.: The Ex-Governor Says He Is Not a Candidate for the Senate. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]. 01 Mar 1890: 2.
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abcNOMINATING SPEECHES IN THE HOUSE: Palmer's Name Presented by Jones and Oglesby's by Keller. Representative Jones' Speech. Nominating Oglesby. The Colored Member's Oration. Cockrell Nominating Streeter. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]. 21 Jan 1891: 2
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abORATORY IN THE SENATE.: Bacon Nominates Oglesby and Newell Presents Palmer's Name. Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922); Chicago, Ill. [Chicago, Ill]. 21 Jan 1891: 2.