1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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The 1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Marcus H. Holcomb defeated Democratic nominee Morris Beardsley with 51.12% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Marcus H. Holcomb, Republican
- Morris Beardsley, Democratic
Other candidates
- Herbert Beebe, Socialist
- G. Whitfield Simonson, Prohibition
- Charles B. Wells, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marcus H. Holcomb (incumbent) | 109,293 | 51.12% | ||
| Democratic | Morris Beardsley | 96,787 | 45.27% | ||
| Socialist | Herbert Beebe | 5,300 | 2.48% | ||
| Prohibition | G. Whitfield Simonson | 1,803 | 0.84% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Charles B. Wells | 624 | 0.29% | ||
| Majority | 12,506 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 17, 2020.