The third Minnesota Legislature first convened on January 8, 1861. The 21 members of the Minnesota Senate and the 42 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives were elected during the General Election of November 6, 1860.
Sessions
The legislature met in a regular session from January 8, 1861 to March 8, 1861. There were no special sessions of the third legislature.
Party summary
Resignations and new members are discussed in the "Membership changes" section, below.
Senate
House of Representatives
Leadership
Senate
Lieutenant Governor
Ignatius L. Donnelly (R-Nininger)
House of Representatives
Speaker of the House
Jared Benson (R-Anoka)
Members
Senate
House of Representatives
Membership changes
Senate
House of Representatives
Notes
References
Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 3, Senate) Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 3, House)