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1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election
October 13, 1857 1859 →
 
Nominee Henry Hastings Sibley Alexander Ramsey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 17,790 17,550
Percentage 50.34% 49.66%

County results


Sibley:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%
Ramsey:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      >90%
Unknown/No Vote:

     

Governor before election

Samuel Medary
as Territorial Governor
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Hastings Sibley
Democratic

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

Results

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1857
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. Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson: McFarland & Company. pp. 125–126. ISBN 9780786414390.
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