1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873, to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election
← 1871 November 4, 1873 1875 →
 
Nominee Cushman Kellogg Davis Ara Barton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 40,741 35,245
Percentage 52.90 45.76%

County results
Davis:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Barton:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

Horace Austin
Republican

Elected Governor

C. K. Davis
Republican

Results

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Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1873[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Cushman Kellogg Davis 40,741 52.90
Democratic Ara Barton 35,245 47.56
Prohibition Samuel Mayall 1,036 1.35
Total votes 77,022 100
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 04, 1873". Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.