1916 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1916 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916
 
SPA
Nominee Moses Alexander D. W. Davis Annie E. Triplow
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 63,877 63,305 7,321
Percentage 47.49% 47.07% 5.44%

Governor before election

Moses Alexander
Democratic

Elected Governor

Moses Alexander
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Moses Alexander, Democratic
  • D. W. Davis, Republican

Other candidates

  • Annie E. Triplow, Socialist

Results

1916 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Moses Alexander 63,877 47.49%
Republican D. W. Davis 63,305 47.07%
Socialist Annie E. Triplow 7,321 5.44%
Majority 572
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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