John A. Logan re-elected to the United States Senate by Illinois
- When
- 1885
- Where
- Illinois General Assembly (institutional context; no occurrence place stated in sources)
- Episodes
- 1
John A. Logan, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, faced a contentious re-election process in 1885. His victory in the Illinois General Assembly was secured only after a Democratic representative died and was replaced by a Republican. Logan served in the Senate from 1879 until his death in 1886.
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Background and detail
Background. John A. Logan served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois from 1879 until his death in 1886. His political career included service as a state representative, U.S. representative, and unsuccessful vice presidential candidate in 1884. The Illinois General Assembly, created by the first state constitution in 1818, is the legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois.
Legislative Battle. The 1885 U.S. Senate election in Illinois was highly contentious. Logan's re-election depended on a specific political shift within the General Assembly. He only won after a Democratic representative died and was replaced with a Republican, altering the balance of power necessary for his victory.
Outcome. Following the contentious legislative battle, John A. Logan was re-elected to the United States Senate. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death in 1886, maintaining his position as a prominent figure in Illinois politics.
People involved
- John A. Logan · U.S. Senator
- Illinois General Assembly · Legislative Body
Sources
- John A. Logan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Illinois General Assembly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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