1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1890. Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent William Rush Merriam defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Thomas Wilson and Farmers' Alliance candidate Sidney M. Owen.

1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1890

Nominee William Rush Merriam Thomas Wilson Sidney M. Owen Party Republican Democratic Alliance Popular vote 88,111 85,844 58,513 Percentage 36.58% 35.63% 24.29%

County results Lee:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Wilson:      30-40%      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-79% Owen:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election William Rush Merriam Republican Elected Governor William Rush Merriam Republican

Results

1890 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	William Rush Merriam (incumbent)	88,111	36.58%	−14.77%
	Democratic	Thomas Wilson	85,844	35.63%	−6.51%
	Alliance	Sidney M. Owen	58,513	24.29%	n/a
	Prohibition	James P. Pinkham	8,424	3.50%	−3.01%
Majority			2,267	0.95%
Turnout			240,892
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

External links

• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657