1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1914 November 7, 1916 1918  
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Nominee Marcus H. Holcomb Morris Beardsley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote109,29396,787
Percentage51.12%45.27%

1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg
Holcomb:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Beardsley:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

Elected Governor

Marcus H. Holcomb
Republican

The 1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee Morris Beardsley with 51.12% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Marcus H. Holcomb (incumbent) 109,293 51.12%
Democratic Morris Beardsley96,78745.27%
Socialist Herbert Beebe5,3002.48%
Prohibition G. Whitfield Simonson1,8030.84%
Socialist Labor Charles B. Wells6240.29%
Majority12,506
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved June 17, 2020.