1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1879 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent John S. Pillsbury was reelected to a third term. Ara Barton was the initial Greenback nominee, but he declined the nomination and was replaced by William Meigher.

1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1879 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1879 to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent John S. Pillsbury was reelected to a third term. Ara Barton was the initial Greenback nominee, but he declined the nomination and was replaced by William Meigher.