1826 Illinois gubernatorial election

The 1826 Illinois gubernatorial election was the third quadrennial election for this office. Former Territorial Governor Ninian Edwards was elected with a 49% plurality. State senator Thomas Sloo Jr. came in second and Former Lieutenant Governor Adolphus Hubbard came in third.

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1826 Illinois gubernatorial election

← 1822 1830 â†’

Nominee Ninian Edwards Thomas Sloo Jr. Party Anti-Jacksonian Jacksonian Popular vote 6,280 5,834 Percentage 49.47% 45.96%

County Results Edwards:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Tie:      40–50% Edwards/Sloo Sloo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Unknown/No Vote:

Governor before election Edward Coles Independent Elected Governor Ninian Edwards Democratic-Republican

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