Illinois gubernatorial election, 1818

Illinois gubernatorial election, 1818
Illinois
September 17–19, 1818

 
Candidate Shadrach Bond Henry Reavis
Party Independent Independent
Running mate Pierre Menard
Popular vote 3,828 19
Percentage 98.99 1.01

Governor before election

Office Created

Elected Governor

Shadrach Bond
Independent

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


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