1896 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1896 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.

Incumbent Democratic Governor John Peter Altgeld was defeated by Republican nominee John Riley Tanner who won 54.10% of the vote.

Candidates

 * John Peter Altgeld, incumbent Governor

Results
The Democratic state convention was held on June 23, 1896, in Peoria.

Candidates

 * Albert J. Hopkins, incumbent U.S. Congressman for Illinois's 8th congressional district
 * Dr. Joseph Robbins
 * John Riley Tanner, former Illinois State Treasurer, chairman of the Illinois State Republican Central Committee in 1894

Results
The Republican state convention was held on April 29 and 30, 1896 at Springfield.

Candidates

 * John Peter Altgeld, Democratic
 * John Riley Tanner, Republican
 * George Washington Gere, Prohibition
 * William St. John Forman, National Democrat, former U.S. Congressman for Illinois's 18th congressional district
 * Charles A. Baustian, Socialist Labor
 * Isaac W. Higgs, National