Minnesota gubernatorial election 1890 Tags: Election.The 1890 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4 1890. Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent William Rush Merriam defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Thomas Wilson and Farmers’ Alliance candidate Sidney M. Owen. thumbnail affiliation Republican Party of Minnesota, Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party start date 1890-11-04 title Minnesota gubernatorial election 1890 Learn more... Loading...