The 1900 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 6 November 1900 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate Peter E. Hanson defeated Democratic nominee Michael E. Neary and Prohibition nominee Frank E. Carlisle.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 November 1900, Republican nominee Peter E. Hanson won the election by a margin of 53,091 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Michael E. Neary, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Hanson was sworn in as the 12th Minnesota Secretary of State on 7 January 1901.[2]

Results

Minnesota Secretary of State election, 1900
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peter E. Hanson 174,867 57.14
Democratic Michael E. Neary 121,776 39.79
Prohibition Frank E. Carlisle 9,375 3.07
Total votes 306,018 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Secretary of State, 1900 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "MN Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. March 18, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
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