1873 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1873 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 1873, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Secretary of State Samuel P. Jennison defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate John H. Stevens.[1]
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November 4, 1873
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General election
On election day, November 4, 1873, Republican nominee Samuel P. Jennison won re-election by a margin of 560 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John H. Stevens, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Jennison was sworn in for his second term on January 7, 1874.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel P. Jennison (incumbent) | 38,654 | 50.37 | |
| Democratic | John H. Stevens | 38,094 | 49.63 | |
| Total votes | 76,748 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||