1857 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1857 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on October 13, 1857, in order to elect the first Secretary of State of Minnesota upon Minnesota acquiring statehood on May 11, 1858. Democratic nominee Francis Baasen defeated Republican nominee Lucius Stannard.[1]
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October 13, 1857
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General election
On election day, October 13, 1857, Democratic nominee Francis Baasen won the election by a margin of 1,059 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Lucius Stannard, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Secretary of State. Baasen was sworn in as the 1st Minnesota Secretary of State on May 11, 1858.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Francis Baasen | 18,172 | 51.50 | |
| Republican | Lucius Stannard | 17,113 | 48.50 | |
| Total votes | 35,285 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||