The 1904 Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. It saw the election of Republican nominee Lawrence Y. Sherman, who defeated Democratic nominee Thomas F. Ferns and five other candidates.
The Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen by their respective parties' state conventions.
Democratic nomination Candidates Thomas F. Ferns of Jerseyville, former State Representative
Results
Republican nomination Candidates W. J. Conzelman, of Pekin, President of the Peoria Railway Terminal Company (withdrew during ballot) Lawrence Y. Sherman of Macomb, State Representative Frank L. Smith of Dwight
Results
Following the ballot, Smith withdrew his name and moved that the nomination of Sherman be made unanimous, which was carried.
General election
See also 1904 Illinois gubernatorial election
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