| Election Name: | 1916 Utah gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Utah |
| Flag Year: | 1913 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1912 Utah gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1912 |
| Next Election: | 1920 Utah gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1920 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1916 |
| Nominee1: | Simon Bamberger |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 78,502 |
| Percentage1: | 55.12% |
| Nominee2: | Nephi L. Morris |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 59,529 |
| Percentage2: | 41.80% |
| Map Size: | 230px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William Spry |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Simon Bamberger |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1916 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Simon Bamberger defeated Republican nominee Nephi L. Morris with 55.12% of the vote. It was the first time a Democrat was elected governor of the state.
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