1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 7 November 1865 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Henry C. Rogers defeated Democratic nominee John R. Jones.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 7 November 1865, Republican nominee Henry C. Rogers won the election by a margin of 4,512 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John R. Jones, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Rogers was sworn in as the 4th Minnesota Secretary of State on 8 January 1866.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry C. Rogers | 17,669 | 57.32 | |
| Democratic | John R. Jones | 13,157 | 42.68 | |
| Total votes | 30,826 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Secretary of State, 1865 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "MN Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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