1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875, to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election
← 1873 November 2, 1875 1877 →
 
Nominee John S. Pillsbury David L. Buell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 47,073 35,275
Percentage 56.08% 42.03%

County results
Pillsbury:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Buell:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%
Unknown/No Vote:      

Governor before election

C. K. Davis
Republican

Elected Governor

John S. Pillsbury
Republican

Results

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Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1875[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John S. Pillsbury 47,073 56.08
Democratic David L. Buell 35,275 42.03
Prohibition R. F. Humiston 1,589 1.89
Total votes 83,937 100
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 02, 1875". Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.