Illinois gubernatorial election, 1986

Gubernatorial elections were held in Illinois in November 1986. Republican candidate James R. Thompson won a fourth term in office, defeating Solidaritist Adlai Stevenson III by around 400,000 votes. Democrats were divided.

Illinois gubernatorial election, 1986

Gubernatorial elections were held in Illinois in November 1986. Republican candidate James R. Thompson won a fourth term in office, defeating Solidaritist Adlai Stevenson III by around 400,000 votes. Democrats were divided.