JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Extraordinary 1838 Stuart-Douglas Congressional Race.

  • Published In: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, 2024, v. 117, n. 3. P. 43 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Esvelt, Terence 3 of 3

Abstract

The 1838 congressional race between John T. Stuart and Stephen A. Douglas in Illinois was marked by allegations of fraud and corruption, with Stuart ultimately emerging as the victor. Despite the contentious nature of the race, Stuart and Douglas maintained a sense of mutual courtesy and amity. The election had a lasting impact on Illinois politics, leading to changes in the state constitution regarding voting rights and ballot procedures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 2024/09, Vol. 117, Issue 3, p43
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1522-1067
  • DOI:10.5406/23283335.117.3.04
  • Accession Number:180719458
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