1818 United States House of Representatives election in Illinois

Illinois elected its new member sometime in 1818, after gaining statehood.

District Incumbent This race Member Party First elected Results Candidates None (District created) Illinois was admitted December 3, 1818.New member elected in 1818.Democratic-Republican gain.New member seated December 4, 1818 to finish the term ending March 3, 1819.The next year, the new member lost re-election. √ John McLean (Democratic-Republican) 50.2%Daniel P. Cook (Democratic-Republican) 49.8%

See also 1819 United States House of Representatives election in Illinois 1818 and 1819 United States House of Representatives elections List of United States representatives from Illinois

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