1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869, to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 2, 1869

Nominee Horace Austin George L. Otis Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 27,348 25,401 Percentage 50.17% 46.60%

County Results: Austin:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Otis:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Unknown/No Vote:

Governor before election William Rainey Marshall Republican Elected Governor Horace Austin Republican

Results

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1869

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Horace Austin	27,348	50.17
	Democratic	George L. Otis	25,401	46.60
	Prohibition	Daniel Cobb	1,764	3.24
Total votes			54,513	100
	Republican hold