1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election
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The 1857 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1857 to elect the inaugural governor of Minnesota.
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Henry Hastings Sibley | 17,790 | 50.34 | |
Republican | Alexander Ramsey | 17,550 | 49.66 | |
Total votes | 35,340 | 100 |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.