The 1863 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on 3 November 1863 in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Charles McIlrath defeated Democratic nominee John H. McKinney.
General election.
On election day, 3 November 1863, Republican nominee Charles McIlrath won re-election by a margin of 7,071 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John H. McKinney, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. McIlrath was sworn in for his second term on 11 January 1864.
Results.
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