The 1861 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1861, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Alexander Ramsey was reelected to a second term.
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Alexander Ramsey (incumbent) | 16,274 | 60.90 | |
Democratic | Edward O. Hamblin | 10,448 | 39.10 | |
Total votes | 26,722 | 100 | ||
Republican hold |