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Elections in Utah |
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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.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |
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Elections in Utah |
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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.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |