The History of Cumulative Voting and Minority Representation in Illinois, 1870-1908 is a historical account written by Blaine Free Moore and published in 1909. The book explores the development and implementation of cumulative voting in Illinois during the period of 1870 to 1908. It covers the political climate of the time, the debates and discussions surrounding the adoption of cumulative voting, and the impact it had on minority representation in the state. The book also provides an analysis of the effectiveness of cumulative voting in increasing minority representation in Illinois. This work is an important resource for those interested in the history of voting and representation in the United States, and particularly in Illinois during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.