Minnesota gubernatorial election 1892 Tags: Election.The 1892 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8 1892. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Knute Nelson defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Daniel W. Lawler and People’s Party candidate Ignatius L. Donnelly. thumbnail affiliation Republican Party of Minnesota, Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party start date 1892-11-08 title Minnesota gubernatorial election 1892 Learn more... Loading...