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

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.

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 (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
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