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John McClernand

Democrat · House · Illinois · 1843–1863

John McClernand was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1843–1863. Cast 2,028 votes and missed 26.9%.

Years in Congress
7
Votes missed
26.9%
Born
1812
Died
1900

Terms in office

  • House, Illinois, 2nd District1843–1851 · Democrat
  • House, Illinois, 6th District1859–1863 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “John McClernand (D-IL), House 1843–1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000337/john-mcclernand (accessed 2026-10-13).