The 1860 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on 6 November 1860 in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee Charles McIlrath defeated Democratic nominee Herman Trott and Southern Democrats nominee Josiah S. Weiser.
General election.
On election day, 6 November 1860, Republican nominee Charles McIlrath won the election by a margin of 9,311 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Herman Trott, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. McIlrath was sworn in as the 2nd state auditor of Minnesota on 2 January 1861.
Results.
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