1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1916 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Country:Connecticut
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1914 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1914
Next Election:1918 Connecticut gubernatorial election
Next Year:1918
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Nominee1:Marcus H. Holcomb
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:109,293
Percentage1:51.12%
Nominee2:Morris Beardsley
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:96,787
Percentage2:45.27%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Marcus H. Holcomb
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Marcus H. Holcomb
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

Other candidates