1818 Illinois gubernatorial election

1818 Illinois gubernatorial election
September 17–19, 1818 1822 →
 
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.