1868 United States presidential election in Minnesota

The 1868 United States presidential election in Minnesota took place on November 3, 1868, as part of the 1868 United States presidential election. State voters chose four representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.[1]

1868 United States presidential election in Minnesota

November 3, 1868

Nominee Ulysses S. Grant Horatio Seymour Party Republican Democratic Home state Ohio New York Running mate Schuyler Colfax Francis Preston Blair, Jr. Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 43,722 28,096 Percentage 60.88% 39.12%

County Results Grant   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   90-100% Seymour   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% Unknown/No Vote

President before election Andrew Johnson Democratic Elected President Ulysses S. Grant Republican

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Minnesota was won by Ulysses S. Grant, formerly the 6th Commanding General of the United States Army (R-Ohio), running with Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax, with 60.88% of the popular vote, against the 18th governor of New York, Horatio Seymour (D–New York), running with former Senator Francis Preston Blair, Jr., with 39.12% of the vote.[1]