1826 Illinois gubernatorial election

1826 Illinois gubernatorial election

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Nominee Ninian Edwards Thomas Sloo Jr. Party Anti-Jacksonian Jacksonian Running mate Unknown 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

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.