1861 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1861 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 5 November 1861 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Secretary of State James H. Baker defeated Democratic nominee Daniel Buck.[1]

1861 Minnesota Secretary of State election

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Nominee James H. Baker Daniel Buck
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 16,035 10,589
Percentage 60.22% 39.77%

Secretary of State before election

James H. Baker
Republican

Elected Secretary of State

James H. Baker
Republican

General election

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On election day, 5 November 1861, Republican nominee James H. Baker won re-election by a margin of 5,446 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Daniel Buck, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Baker was sworn in for his second term on 2 January 1862.[2]

Results

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Minnesota Secretary of State election, 1861
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James H. Baker (incumbent) 16,035 60.22
Democratic Daniel Buck 10,589 39.77
Write-in 5 0.01
Total votes 26,629 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Secretary of State, 1861 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  2. ^ "MN Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.