1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1857 to elect the inaugural governor of Minnesota.

1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election
October 13, 1857
 
Nominee Henry Hastings Sibley Alexander Ramsey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 17,790 17,550
Percentage 50.34% 49.66%
Governor before election

Samuel Medary
as Territorial Governor
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Henry Hastings Sibley
Democratic

Elections in Minnesota

Results
Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1857[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Henry Hastings Sibley 17,790 50.34
Republican Alexander Ramsey 17,550 49.66
Total votes 35,340 100

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Oct 13, 1857". Retrieved May 7, 2016.


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