1869 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1869 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1869, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Hans Mattson defeated Democratic nominee Tollef G. Fladeland and Temperance nominee E.J. Thompson.[1]
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November 2, 1869
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1869, Republican nominee Hans Mattson won the election by a margin of 5,099 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Tollef G. Fladeland, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Mattson was sworn in as the 5th Minnesota Secretary of State on January 9, 1870.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hans Mattson | 29,287 | 53.63 | |
| Democratic | Tollef G. Fladeland | 24,188 | 44.29 | |
| Prohibition | E.J. Thompson | 1,133 | 2.08 | |
| Total votes | 54,608 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||