1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 6, 1888
 
Nominee William Rush Merriam Eugene McLanahan Wilson Hugh G. Harrison
Party Republican Democratic Prohibition
Popular vote 134,355 110,251 17,026
Percentage 51.35% 42.14% 6.51%
County results
Merriam      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70−80%
Wilson      40−50%      50–60%      60–70%      70−80%
Governor before election

Andrew Ryan McGill
Republican

Elected Governor

William Rush Merriam
Republican

The 1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Andrew Ryan McGill was not not nominated for a second term. Republican William Rush Merriam was elected.

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