John Palmer Candidate
| Born: |
September 13, 1817 Eagle Creek, Kentucky Scott County United States |
| Resided: |
Springfield,
Illinois
Sangamon County |
| Death: | September 25, 1900 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 14th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Civil War (Major General, 1861-1866). |
| Political Party: | Republican; Democrat; National Gold Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Macoupin County (Illinois) Judge of Probate (1843, 1847). Macoupin County Judge (1849-1852). Illinois State Senator (1852-1854, 1856). Illinois Governor (1869-1873). Illinois U.S. Senator (1891-1897). |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
The Irish Standard, September 29, 1900 (p. 3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1896 | President / Vice President | General | National Gold Democrat | 3,222 | 0.94% | Lost |