1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 4, 1873
 
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

The 1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Republican Horace Austin was not seeking a third term.