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The 1916 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Simon Bamberger defeated Republican nominee Nephi L. Morris with 55.12% of the vote. It was the first time a Democrat was elected governor of the state.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Simon Bamberger | 78,502 | 55.12% | ||
| Republican | Nephi L. Morris | 59,529 | 41.80% | ||
| Socialist | F. M. McHugh | 4,391 | 3.08% | ||
| Majority | 18,973 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
Simon Bamberger was the fourth Governor of Utah (1917–1921) after it achieved statehood from territorial status in 1896. Bamberger retains the distinction of being the first non-Mormon, the first Democrat, as well as the first, and to date only, Jewish Governor of Utah. He was also the third Jew ever elected governor of any state, after Washington Bartlett of California and Moses Alexander of Idaho.
The Utah Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Utah. Its platform focuses on economic security, equal opportunity, the common good, and American leadership. The party is a big tent party.
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