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The1822 Illinois gubernatorial election wasIllinois's second gubernatorial election and its first competitive election. All candidates in the election represented theDemocratic-Republican Party exceptEdward Coles, who ran as anindependent.[1]
The election resulted in the narrow victory ofanti-slavery Edward Coles over the pro-slaveryJoseph Philips.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Edward Coles | 2,854 | 33.16 | N/A | |
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph Phillips | 2,687 | 31.22 | N/A | |
| Democratic-Republican | Thomas C. Browne | 2,443 | 28.39 | N/A | |
| Democratic-Republican | James B. Moore | 622 | 7.23 | N/A | |
| Majority | 167 | 1.94 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 8,606 | ||||
| Independenthold | Swing | ||||
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