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.

1826 Illinois gubernatorial election
 
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

Results
1826 gubernatorial election, Illinois
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Anti-Jacksonian Ninian Edwards 6,280 49.47 N/A
Jacksonian Thomas Sloo Jr. 5,834 45.96 N/A
Independent Adolphus Hubbard 580 4.57 N/A
Majority 446 3.51 N/A
Turnout 12,694
Anti-Jacksonian gain from Independent Swing

References
  • Illinois Blue Book 1899
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