1881 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1881 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1881 to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1881 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 8, 1881
 
Nominee Lucius Frederick Hubbard Richard W. Johnson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 65,025 37,168
Percentage 61.59% 35.21
Governor before election

John S. Pillsbury
Republican

 Elected Governor

Lucius Frederick Hubbard
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1881[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lucius Frederick Hubbard 65,025 61.59
Democratic Richard W. Johnson 37,168 35.21
Greenback C. H. Roberts 2,676 2.54
Prohibition Isaac C. Searns 708 0.67
Total votes 105,577 100
Republican hold
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References
  1. "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 08, 1881". Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  2. "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2016-05-07.


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