In 1876 , he was elected Governor of Illinois , defeating Lewis Steward by 6,834 votes .
Cullom returned to the Illinois House from 1873 to 1874 , serving again as Speaker .
In 1876 , Cullom was elected Governor of Illinois , defeating Lewis Steward by 6,834 votes .
Cullom returned to the Illinois House from 1873 to 1874 , serving again as Speaker .