1916 United States Senate election in Washington explained

Election Name:1916 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:Washington
Flag Image:Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1911 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:1911
Next Election:1922 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:1922
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Image1:File:MilesPoindexter.jpg
Nominee1:Miles Poindexter
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:202,287
Percentage1:55.39%
Nominee2:George Turner
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:135,339
Percentage2:37.06%
Image3:File:3x4.svg
Nominee3:Bruce Rogers
Party3:Socialist Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:21,709
Percentage3:5.95%
Map Size:270px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Miles Poindexter
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Miles Poindexter
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1916 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Miles Poindexter was running for a second term in office over Democratic former Senator George Turner and Socialist Bruce Rogers.

Primary elections were held on September 12.[1] Poindexter overcame a strong primary challenge from U.S. Representative William E. Humphrey and college president Enoch Albert Bryan.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Progressive primary

Candidates

Results

Thompson was unopposed for the Progressive nomination.

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elections Search Results: September 1916 Primary . . 20 Mar 2022.
  2. Web site: The Original "Year of the Woman". house.gov. 30 Jan 2017. 20 Mar 2022.