1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873, to elect the governor of Minnesota.

1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Cushman Kellogg Davis Ara Barton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 40,741 35,245 Percentage 52.90 45.76%

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

Governor before election Horace Austin Republican Elected Governor C. K. Davis Republican

Results

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1873^[1][2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Cushman Kellogg Davis	40,741	52.90
	Democratic	Ara Barton	35,245	47.56
	Prohibition	Samuel Mayall	1,036	1.35
Total votes			77,022	100
	Republican hold