November 8, 1904
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The 1904 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 8, 1904, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and former member of the Minnesota Senate Edward T. Young defeated Democratic nominee Thomas McDermott.[1]
General election
On election day, November 8, 1904, Republican nominee Edward T. Young won the election by a margin of 92,818 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Thomas McDermott, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of attorney general. Young was sworn in as the 12th attorney general of Minnesota on January 4, 1905.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward T. Young | 180,346 | 67.33 | |
| Democratic | Thomas McDermott | 87,528 | 32.67 | |
| Total votes | 267,874 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- "Attorney General, 1904 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- "MN Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. March 19, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-06.