Illinois 1818 U.S. Senate

Office:
U.S. Senate (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Senator
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Illinois 1818 U.S. Senate
Date:
1818
State:
Illinois
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
Candidates:
Ninian Edwards, Leonard White, Jesse B. Thomas, Michael Jones, Joseph M. Street, Robert Morrison
Candidates: Ninian Edwards[1]Leonard WhiteJesse B. ThomasMichael JonesJoseph M. StreetRobert Morrison
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2]3217151033

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]This is the initial election for U.S. Senators from the new state of Illinois. On the first ballot, all members voted twice. As Ninian Edwards received a majority of the votes (32 of 40), he was elected on the first ballot. Two more ballots were held to elect the second Senator. Jesse B. Thomas would eventually be elected on the third ballot.

References:

The Illinois Emigrant (Shawneetown, IL). October 17, 1818.

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