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1916 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1916 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1912 November 7, 1916 1920 →
 
Nominee James P. Goodrich John A. M. Adair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 337,831 325,060
Percentage 47.80% 46.00%

County results
Goodrich:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Adair:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Samuel M. Ralston
Democratic

Elected Governor

James P. Goodrich
Republican

The 1916 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee James P. Goodrich narrowly defeated Democratic nominee John A. M. Adair with 47.80% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • William W. Farmer, Socialist
  • Alfred L. Mondy, Prohibition
  • Thomas A. Dailey, Progressive
  • Joe B. Trunko, Socialist Labor

Results

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1916 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James P. Goodrich 337,831 47.80%
Democratic John A. M. Adair 325,060 46.00%
Socialist William W. Farmer 22,157 3.14%
Prohibition Alfred L. Mondy 15,454 2.19%
Progressive Thomas A. Dailey 4,573 0.65%
Socialist Labor Joe B. Trunko 1,553 0.22%
Majority 12,771
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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