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

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1890 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Rush Merriam 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
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