1818 Illinois gubernatorial election

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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.[1]

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1818 Illinois gubernatorial election
September 17–19, 1818
1822 â†’
 
Candidate Shadrach Bond
Party Independent
Popular vote 3,828
Percentage 98.99%
County Results

Bond:      90–100%

Unknown/No Vote:      
Governor before election

Office Created

 Elected Governor

Shadrach Bond
Independent

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Results

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1818 gubernatorial election, Illinois[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Shadrach Bond 3,828 98.99 N/A
Independent Henry Reavis 19 1.01 N/A
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