1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election|
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Nominee
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Henry C. Rogers
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John R. Jones
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Party
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Republican
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Democratic
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Popular vote
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17,669
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13,157
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Percentage
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57.32%
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42.68%
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Secretary of State before election
David Blakeley
Republican
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Elected Secretary of State
Henry C. Rogers
Republican
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The 1865 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 7 November 1865 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee Henry C. Rogers defeated Democratic nominee John R. Jones.[1]