1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1879 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent John S. Pillsbury was reelected to a third term.

1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 4, 1879
 
Nominee John S. Pillsbury Edmund Rice
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 57,524 41,524
Percentage 54.18% 39.11%

Governor before election

John S. Pillsbury
Republican

Elected Governor

John S. Pillsbury
Republican

Ara Barton was the initial Greenback nominee, but he declined the nomination and was replaced by William Meigher.

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