1859 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1859 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on October 11, to elect next the Minnesota Secretary of State. Republican candidate and former Ohio Secretary of State. James H. Baker defeated Democratic candidate and incumbent Minnesota Secretary of State Francis Baasen.[1]
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October 11, 1859
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General election
On election day, October 11, 1859, Republican nominee James H. Baker won the election by a margin of 2,693 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Francis Baasen, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Baker was sworn in as the 2nd Minnesota Secretary of State on January 2, 1860.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James H. Baker | 20,732 | 53.47 | |
| Democratic | Francis Baasen (incumbent) | 18,039 | 46.53 | |
| Total votes | 38,771 | 100.00 | ||
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