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The 1916 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democrat Moses Alexander defeated Republican nominee D. W. Davis with 47.49% of the vote.
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The 1916 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democrat Moses Alexander defeated Republican nominee D. W. Davis with 47.49% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Moses Alexander (incumbent) | 63,877 | 47.49% | ||
| Republican | D. W. Davis | 63,305 | 47.07% | ||
| Socialist | Annie E. Triplow | 7,321 | 5.44% | ||
| Majority | 572 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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