1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary

1996 Illinois Republican presidential primary

March 19, 1996 (1996-03-19)

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

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

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Steve Forbes withdrawn	39,906	4.88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Lamar Alexander withdrawn	12,585	1.54
Richard G. Lugar withdrawn	8,286	1.01
Phil Gramm withdrawn	6,696	0.82
Morry Taylor withdrawn	2,189	0.27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

• 1996 Illinois Democratic presidential primary
• 1996 United States presidential election
• 1996 Republican Party presidential primaries