Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1894

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1894
Minnesota
November 6, 1894

 
Nominee Knute Nelson Sidney M. Owen George L. Becker
Party Republican People's Democratic
Popular vote 147,943 87,890 53,584
Percentage 49.94% 29.67% 18.09%

County Results

Governor before election

Knute Nelson
Republican

Elected Governor

Knute Nelson
Republican

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 L. Becker.

Results

1894 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Knute Nelson 147,943 49.94% +7.26%
People's Sidney M. Owen 87,890 29.67% +14.09%
Democratic George L. Becker 53,584 18.09% -18.87%
Prohibition Hans S. Hilleboe 6,832 2.30% -2.48%
Majority 60,053 20.27%
Turnout 296,249
Republican hold Swing

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