Joseph Phillips

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1822
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Phillips2,687
Opponents2,854
1
Elections run

Joseph Phillips, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1822 governor election in Illinois to Edward Coles, receiving 2,687 votes (31.22%).

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How many votes has Joseph Phillips received?

Joseph Phillips has received 2,687 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph Phillips’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1822GovernorIllinoisLost2,68731.22%Edward Coles
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