1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888 to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888

Nominee William Rush Merriam Eugene McLanahan Wilson Hugh G. Harrison Party Republican Democratic Prohibition Popular vote 134,355 110,251 17,026 Percentage 51.35% 42.14% 6.51%

County results Merriam      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-80% Wilson      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%

Governor before election Andrew Ryan McGill Republican Elected Governor William Rush Merriam Republican

Results

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1888

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William Rush Merriam	134,355	51.35
	Democratic	Eugene McLanahan Wilson	110,251	42.14
	Prohibition	Hugh G. Harrison	17,026	6.51
Total votes			261,632	100
	Republican hold