Thomas Sloo Jr.
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- April 5, 1790
- Died
- January 17, 1879
- Age at death
- 88
- Home state
- Illinois
- Party
- Jacksonian Party
- On the ballot
- 1826
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.5,834
Opponents6,280
1
Elections run
Thomas Sloo Jr. (1790–1879), a Jacksonian politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1826 governor election in Illinois to Ninian Edwards, receiving 5,834 votes (45.96%).
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How many votes has Thomas Sloo Jr. received?
Thomas Sloo Jr. has received 5,834 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | GovernorIllinois | Lost | 5,83445.96% | Ninian Edwards |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q18157049). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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