3rd Minnesota Legislature

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

 * Lieutenant Governor
 * Ignatius L. Donnelly (R-Nininger)

House of Representatives

 * Speaker of the House
 * Jared Benson (R-Anoka)