1892 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1892 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1892. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Knute Nelson defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Daniel W. Lawler and People's Party candidate Ignatius L. Donnelly.

1892 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Knute Nelson Daniel W. Lawler Ignatius L. Donnelly Party Republican Democratic Populist Popular vote 109,220 94,600 39,862 Percentage 42.68% 36.96% 15.58%

County results Nelson:      30-40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-80% Becker:      30-40%      40-50%      50–60%      60–70% Donnelly:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election William Rush Merriam Republican Elected Governor Knute Nelson Republican

Results

1892 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Knute Nelson	109,220	42.68%	+6.10%
	Democratic	Daniel W. Lawler	94,600	36.96%	+1.33%
	Populist	Ignatius L. Donnelly	39,862	15.58%	n/a
	Prohibition	William J. Dean	12,239	4.78%	+1.28%
Majority			14,620	5.72%
Turnout			255,921
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

External links

• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657