1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election
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The 1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Republican Horace Austin was not seeking a third term.
Candidates
- Ara Barton, Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (Democrat)
- Cushman Kellogg Davis, United States District Attorney (Republican)
- Samuel Mayall, Former member of the House of Representatives (Prohibition)
Results
| 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
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 04, 1873". Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
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