1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1894. Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent Knute Nelson easily defeated People's Party challenger Sidney M. Owen and Democratic Party of Minnesota candidate George Loomis Becker.

1894 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 6, 1894
 
Nominee Knute Nelson Sidney M. Owen George Loomis Becker
Party Republican Populist Democratic
Popular vote 147,943 87,890 53,584
Percentage 49.94% 29.67% 18.09%

County results
Nelson:      30-40%     40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%
Owen:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Becker:      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Knute Nelson
Republican

Elected Governor

Knute Nelson
Republican

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