1916 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1916 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1912
Next Election:1920 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1920
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Nominee1:James P. Goodrich
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:337,831
Percentage1:47.80%
Nominee2:John A. M. Adair
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:325,060
Percentage2:46.00%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Samuel M. Ralston
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James P. Goodrich
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates