1859 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1859 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 8, 1859
 
Nominee Alexander Ramsey George Loomis Becker
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 21,335 17,582
Percentage 54.82% 45.18%
County results

Ramsey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Becker:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%
Unknown/No Vote:

     
Governor before election

Henry Hastings Sibley
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alexander Ramsey
Republican

The 1859 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1859, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Democratic governor Henry Hastings Sibley was not seeking a second term.

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