1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 2, 1869
 
Nominee Horace Austin George L. Otis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 27,348 25,401
Percentage 50.17% 46.60%

County Results:


Austin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Otis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Unknown/No Vote:

     

Governor before election

William Rainey Marshall
Republican

Elected Governor

Horace Austin
Republican

The 1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Republican William Rainey Marshall was not seeking a second term.