1871 Minnesota gubernatorial election|
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  County results Austin:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100% Young:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% No Date/Vote:        | 
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  The 1871 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1871, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Horace Austin was reelected to a second term. 
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