1998 Illinois gubernatorial election
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The 1998 Illinois gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Edgar did not run for a third term in office. Republican nominee George Ryan, the Illinois Secretary of State, narrowly won the election against Democratic Congressman Glenn Poshard.
For related races, see 1998 United States gubernatorial elections.
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With this election Corinne Wood became the first female lieutenant governor of the state.