1818 Illinois gubernatorial election

1818 Illinois gubernatorial election
September 17–19, 1818
 
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

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]

Results

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

References

  1. ↑ "Shadrach Bond". National Governors Association. January 12, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved March 15, 2026.


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