1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary

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1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary

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Candidate Bob Dole Pat Buchanan
Home state Kansas Virginia
Popular vote 532,467 186,177
Percentage 65.07% 22.7%

The 1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary was held on March 19, 1996, in the U.S. state of Illinois as one of the Republican Party's statewide nomination contests ahead of the 1996 presidential election.

Senator Bob Dole won the contest with over 65% of the popular votes.

Results

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Senator Bob Dole won the contest by 65.07% of the popular votes from the state of Illinois, the second, Patrick J. Buchannan, received 22.75% of the popular votes, and the third, Steve Forbes, received 4.88% of the popular votes, although he was withdrew.

1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary[1]
Candidate Votes % Delegates
Bob Dole 532,467 65.07
Patrick J. Buchannan 186,177 22.75
Steve Forbes withdrawn 39,906 4.88
Alan L. Keyes 30,052 3.67
Lamar Alexander withdrawn 12,585 1.54
Richard G. Lugar withdrawn 8,286 1.01
Phil Gramm withdrawn 6,696 0.82
Morry Taylor withdrawn 2,189 0.27
V.A. Kelly (write-in) 6 0.00
Total 818,364 100%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "State of Illinois official vote cast at the primary election held on ..." Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2024-05-04.[dead link]