1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Rush Merriam Thomas Wilson
Party Republican Democratic Alliance
Popular vote 88,111 85,844 58,513
Percentage 36.58% 35.63% 24.29%

1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Lee:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%
Wilson:      30-40%      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-79%
Owen:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

William Rush Merriam
Republican

Elected Governor

William Rush Merriam
Republican

The 1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1890. Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent William Rush Merriam defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Thomas Wilson and Farmers' Alliance candidate .

Results[]

1890 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Rush Merriam (incumbent) 88,111 36.58% -14.77%
Democratic Thomas Wilson 85,844 35.63% -6.51%
Alliance 58,513 24.29% n/a
Prohibition 8,424 3.50% -3.01%
Majority 2,267 0.95%
Turnout 240,892
Republican hold Swing

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