1916 Iowa gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1916 Iowa gubernatorial election
Country:Iowa
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1914 Iowa gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1914
Next Election:1918 Iowa gubernatorial election
Next Year:1918
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Image1:William Lloyd Harding in 1915 (1).jpg
Nominee1:William L. Harding
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:313,586
Percentage1:61.03%
Nominee2:Edwin T. Meredith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:186,832
Percentage2:36.36%
Map Size:240px
Governor
Before Election:George W. Clarke
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William L. Harding
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1916 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee William L. Harding defeated Democratic nominee Edwin T. Meredith with 61.03% of the vote.

General election

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