1863 Minnesota Attorney General election
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The 1863 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on 3 November 1863 in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Attorney General Gordon E. Cole defeated Democratic nominee William H. Grant.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 3 November 1863, Republican nominee Gordon E. Cole won re-election by a margin of 7,243 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William H. Grant, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of attorney general. Cole was sworn in for his third term on 11 January 1864.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gordon E. Cole (incumbent) | 19,575 | 61.35 | |
| Democratic | William H. Grant | 12,332 | 38.65 | |
| Total votes | 31,907 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Attorney General, 1863 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "MN Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
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