1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 7 November 1865 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Henry C. Rogers defeated Democratic nominee John R. Jones.

1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election

7 November 1865

Nominee Henry C. Rogers John R. Jones Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 17,669 13,157 Percentage 57.32% 42.68%

Secretary of State before election David Blakeley Republican Elected Secretary of State Henry C. Rogers Republican

General election

On election day, 7 November 1865, Republican nominee Henry C. Rogers won the election by a margin of 4,512 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John R. Jones, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Rogers was sworn in as the 4th Minnesota Secretary of State on 8 January 1866.

Results

Minnesota Secretary of State election, 1865

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Henry C. Rogers	17,669	57.32
	Democratic	John R. Jones	13,157	42.68
Total votes			30,826	100.00
	Republican hold