U.S. House, District 03, 1872 Election
General
| Date: | November 5, 1872 |
| Cycle: | 1872 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 03 |
| Counties: | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Saint Louis, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Todd, Washington, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine, Pembina |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Averill Incumbent | Man | Republican | 19,663 | 60.73 | +21.47 |
| George L. Becker | Man | Democrat | 12,712 | 39.26 |