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  Emmerson, Louis L.
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AffiliationRepublican  
 
NameLouis L. Emmerson
Address701 Jordan Street
Mt. Vernon, Illinois , United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born December 27, 1863
DiedFebruary 04, 1941 (77 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
Last Modifedev
Apr 02, 2023 11:18am
Tags Married - Presbyterian -
InfoLOUIS L. EMMERSON, Illinois' twenty-ninth governor, was born in Albion, Illinois, on December 27, 1863. After completing his education in the Albion public school system, Emmerson moved to Mount Vernon in 1883, and established a career in the mercantile business. He also was influential in the organization of the Mount Vernon Third National Bank, which occurred in 1901. Emmerson entered politics in 1912, as an unsuccessful candidate for state treasurer. However, four years later, he was victorious in his election for secretary of state, an office he held for twelve years. Emmerson won the 1928 Republican gubernatorial nomination and was sworn into the governorship on January 14, 1929. During his tenure, he faced mounting difficulties resulting from the Great Depression. Taxpayers were granted some relief when legislation was adopted that eased penalties on overdue taxes and allowed for the issuance of emergency bonds. Also, a motor fuel-tax was instituted and used for improvements in the highway system, the first unemployment commission was initiated, and federal grants were sanctioned for the completion of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Waterway. Emmerson did not seek reelection and left office on January 9, 1933, retiring from politics. Governor Louis L. Emmerson died on February 4, 1941, and was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.



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  11/06/1928 IL Governor Won 56.76% (+14.11%)
  04/10/1928 IL Governor-IR Primary Won 55.56% (+17.78%)
  04/10/1928 IL Governor-R Primary Won 63.22% (+26.44%)
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  09/15/1920 IL Secretary of State-R Primary Won 58.58% (+17.15%)
  11/07/1916 IL Secretary of State Won 50.04% (+4.65%)
  09/13/1916 IL Secretary of State-R Primary Won 39.37% (+21.99%)
  04/12/1912 IL Treasurer-R Primary Lost 29.47% (-23.83%)
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IL Governor - R Primary - Apr 12, 1932 R Omer N. Custer