The 2002 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002 for the post of Governor of Minnesota. Republican candidate Tim Pawlenty defeated Democratic candidate Roger Moe and Independence Party of Minnesota candidate Tim Penny. Due to a state economy in recession and underwater approval ratings, Incumbent Independence Party Governor Jesse Ventura chose not to seek reelection.
The 2010 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to elect the 40th Governor of the U.S. state of Minnesota for a four-year term to begin in January 2011. The general election was contested by the major party candidates State Representative Tom Emmer (R–Delano), former U.S. Senator Mark Dayton (DFL), and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner. After a very close race, Dayton was elected governor. Emmer would be elected to the United States House of Representatives four years later.
The Socialist Party of Minnesota was the state affiliate of the Springfield faction of the Social Democratic Party of America, the Socialist Party of America, and finally the Socialist Party USA in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
The 1888 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1886 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1883 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1883 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1881 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1881 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1877 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1877 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent John S. Pillsbury was reelected to a second term.
The 1875 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1873 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1871 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1871 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Horace Austin was reelected to a second term.
The 1869 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1869 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1867 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1867 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent governor William Rainey Marshall was reelected to a second term.
The 1865 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1865 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1863 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on July 10, 1863 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
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.
The 1859 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1859 to elect the governor of Minnesota.
The 1952 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 4, 1952, in Minnesota as part of the 1952 United States presidential election.
The 1948 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 2, 1948, in Minnesota as part of the 1948 United States presidential election.
