Election Name: | 1912 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
Country: | Wisconsin |
Flag Year: | 1866 |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1910 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1910 |
Next Election: | 1914 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1914 |
Election Date: | November 5, 1912 |
Image1: | File:Francis E. McGovern.jpg |
Nominee1: | Francis E. McGovern |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 179,317 |
Percentage1: | 45.55% |
Nominee2: | John C. Karel |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 167,298 |
Percentage2: | 42.50% |
Image3: | File:Thompson-carl-d.jpg |
Nominee3: | Carl D. Thompson |
Party3: | Socialist Party of America |
Popular Vote3: | 34,385 |
Percentage3: | 8.73% |
Map Size: | 250px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Francis E. McGovern |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | Francis E. McGovern |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1912 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Primary elections were held on September 3, 1912.
Incumbent Republican Governor Francis E. McGovern defeated Democratic nominee John C. Karel and Socialist nominee Carl D. Thompson, with 45.55% of the vote.