1861 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Last updated September 03, 2025

The 1861 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1861, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Alexander Ramsey was reelected to a second term.

Results

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1861^[1]^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Alexander Ramsey (incumbent)	16,274	60.90
	Democratic	Edward O. Hamblin	10,448	39.10
Total votes			26,722	100
	Republican hold

References

↑ "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 05, 1861" . Retrieved May 7, 2016.
↑ "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.

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[1] "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 05, 1861" . Retrieved May 7, 2016.

[2] "Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) - Chapter 10 Minnesota Elections" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. April 1, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2016.

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