1916 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1916 Indiana gubernatorial election
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  1912 November 7, 1916 1920  
  Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich.gif John Alfred McDowell Adair circa 1915.jpg
Nominee James P. Goodrich John A. M. Adair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote337,831325,060
Percentage47.80%46.00%

1916 Indiana gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Goodrich:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Adair:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Samuel M. Ralston
Democratic

Elected Governor

James P. Goodrich
Republican

The 1916 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee James P. Goodrich narrowly defeated Democratic nominee John A. M. Adair with 47.80% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1916 Indiana gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican James P. Goodrich 337,831 47.80%
Democratic John A. M. Adair 325,06046.00%
Socialist William W. Farmer22,1573.14%
Prohibition Alfred L. Mondy15,4542.19%
Progressive Thomas A. Dailey4,5730.65%
Socialist Labor Joe B. Trunko1,5530.22%
Majority12,771
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved August 10, 2020.