1818 Illinois gubernatorial election

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1818 Illinois gubernatorial election
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September 17–19, 1818 1822  
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Candidate Shadrach Bond
Party Independent
Popular vote3,828
Percentage98.99%

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County Results

Bond:     90-100%

Unknown/No Vote:     

Governor before election

Office Created

Elected Governor

Shadrach Bond
Independent

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.

Results

1818 gubernatorial election, Illinois
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Shadrach Bond 3,828 98.99 N/A
Independent Henry Reavis 191.01N/A


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