1916 Utah gubernatorial election

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.

1916 Utah gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Simon Bamberger Nephi L. Morris
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 78,502 59,529
Percentage 55.12% 41.80%

Governor before election

William Spry
Republican

Elected Governor

Simon Bamberger
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Simon Bamberger, Democratic
  • Nephi L. Morris, Republican

Other candidates

  • F. M. McHugh, Socialist

Results

1916 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
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

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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