1886 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1886 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1886, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former secretary of state Hans Mattson defeated Democratic nominee Luther Jaeger and Prohibition nominee C.A. Bierce.[1]
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November 2, 1886
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1886, Republican nominee Hans Mattson won the election by a margin of 18,544 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Luther Jaeger, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Mattson was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on January 5, 1887.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hans Mattson | 113,744 | 52.19 | |
| Democratic | Luther Jaeger | 95,200 | 43.68 | |
| Prohibition | C.A. Bierce | 8,991 | 4.13 | |
| Total votes | 217,935 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||