1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1894. Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent Knute Nelson easily defeated People's Party challenger Sidney M. Owen and Democratic Party of Minnesota candidate George Loomis Becker.

1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1894

Nominee Knute Nelson Sidney M. Owen George Loomis Becker Party Republican Populist Democratic Popular vote 147,943 87,890 53,584 Percentage 49.94% 29.67% 18.09%

County results Nelson:      30-40%     40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-80% Owen:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Becker:      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election Knute Nelson Republican Elected Governor Knute Nelson Republican

Results

1894 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Knute Nelson (incumbent)	147,943	49.94%	+7.26%
	Populist	Sidney M. Owen	87,890	29.67%	+14.09%
	Democratic	George Loomis Becker	53,584	18.09%	−18.87%
	Prohibition	Hans S. Hilleboe	6,832	2.30%	−2.48%
Majority			60,053	20.27%
Turnout			296,249
	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