1863 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1863 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 3, 1863, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Acting Secretary of State David Blakely defeated Democratic nominee and former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Amos Coggswell.[1]
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November 3, 1863
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1863, Republican nominee David Blakely won the election by a margin of 6,942 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Amos Coggswell, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Blakely was sworn in for his first full term on January 11, 1864.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Blakely (incumbent) | 19,643 | 60.73 | |
| Democratic | Amos Coggswell | 12,701 | 39.27 | |
| Total votes | 32,344 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||