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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.
| 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 | ||||
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