1864 United States presidential election in Minnesota

The 1864 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. State voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.[2]

Main article: 1864 United States presidential election

1864 United States presidential election in Minnesota

November 8, 1864
Turnout	24.66% of the total population 4.43 pp[1]
Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan Party National Union Democratic Home state Illinois New Jersey Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 25,055 17,367 Percentage 59.06% 40.94%
County Results Lincoln   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% McClellan   50-60%   60-70%   70-80% Unknown/No Vote
President before election Abraham Lincoln Republican Elected President Abraham Lincoln Republican

Minnesota was won by the incumbent President Abraham Lincoln (R-Illinois), running with former Senator and Military Governor of Tennessee Andrew Johnson, with 59.06% of the popular vote, against the 4th Commanding General of the United States Army George B. McClellan (D–Pennsylvania), running with Representative George H. Pendleton, with 40.94% of the vote.[2]

Results

1864 United States presidential election in Minnesota[2]
Party		Candidate	Running mate	Popular vote		Electoral vote
				Count	%	Count	%
	National Union	Abraham Lincoln of Illinois	Andrew Johnson of Tennessee	25,055	59.06%	4	100.00%
	Democratic	George B. McClellan of Pennsylvania	George H. Pendleton of Ohio	17,367	40.94%	0	0.00%
Total				42,422	100.00%	4	100.00%

References

1. "1880 Presidential Election Results Minnesota Total Population Turnout".
2. "1864 Presidential Election Results Minnesota".