Who won Minnesota in the 1896 presidential election?

McKinley (Republican) carried Minnesota in 1896, winning its 9 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Minnesota have in 1896?

Minnesota cast 9 electoral votes in the 1896 presidential election.

Did Minnesota vote for the national winner in 1896?

Yes. Minnesota backed William McKinley, who won the presidency that year.

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1896

Minnesota: McKinley carries 9 EV.

Minnesota cast its 9 electoral votes for McKinley (Republican). National winner: William McKinley (Republican) — Minnesota voted with the national winner this cycle.

Minnesota in 1896

The 1896 contest saw Minnesota line up behind McKinley, delivering 9 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. That placed Minnesota with the eventual winner: William McKinley went on to take the presidency, and Minnesota was part of his column.

Minnesota stayed in the Republican column for the 11th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1856. The region divided — North Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin joined Minnesota for the Republican ticket, while South Dakota did not. Over its 43 recorded presidential cycles, Minnesota has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the Progressive Era — Trust-busting, suffrage, and World War I.

Nationally, William McKinley finished with 271 of the 447 electoral votes to William Jennings Bryan's 176. William McKinley led the national popular vote with 51.02% of the ballots cast.

The 1896 national map

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