""Illinois Election Returns 1818-1848"" provides an exhaustive and authoritative compilation of electoral data from the first three decades of Illinois statehood. Compiled and edited by renowned historian Theodore Calvin Pease, this volume serves as a cornerstone for understanding the early political landscape of the Prairie State. The work meticulously documents voting results for federal, state, and local offices, offering a granular look at the democratic process during a transformative era of American expansion.
This statistical series is an invaluable resource for researchers, political scientists, and genealogists interested in the shifting partisan allegiances and civic participation of early Illinois residents. By presenting raw data alongside scholarly organization, ""Illinois Election Returns 1818-1848"" illuminates the regional interests, influential figures, and social movements that shaped the state's government from its admission to the Union through the antebellum period. Whether examining the rise of political parties or the localized impacts of national policy, this collection remains a definitive reference for anyone seeking a deep historical perspective on the foundations of midwestern politics and the quantitative history of the American frontier.
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