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1916 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1916 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1914 November 7, 1916 1918 →
 
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%

County results
Alexander:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Moses Alexander
Democratic

Elected Governor

Moses Alexander
Democratic

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • Annie E. Triplow, Socialist

Results

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1916 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Moses Alexander (incumbent) 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

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 18, 2020.