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The 1818 Illinois gubernatorial election was the first election for governor in Illinois history. Shadrach Bond was the only serious candidate and won almost unanimously.
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The 1818 Illinois gubernatorial election was the first election for governor in Illinois history. Shadrach Bond was the only serious candidate and won almost unanimously.
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| Independent | Shadrach Bond | 3,828 | 98.99 | N/A | |
| Independent | Henry Reavis | 19 | 1.01 | N/A | |
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