1918 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1918 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1920 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1920
Election Date:November 5, 1918
Image1:File:Emanuel Lorenz Philipp (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Emanuel Lorenz Philipp
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:155,799
Percentage1:46.99%
Nominee2:Henry A. Moehlenpah
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,576
Percentage2:33.95%
Image3:File:Seidell-Emil-1910.jpg
Nominee3:Emil Seidel
Party3:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote3:57,523
Percentage3:17.35%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Emanuel L. Philipp
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Emanuel L. Philipp
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1918 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Primary elections were held on September 3, 1918.

Incumbent Republican Governor Emanuel L. Philipp won the election with 46.99% of the vote, winning his third and last term as governor. Philipp defeated Democratic Party candidate Henry A. Moehlenpah and Socialist candidate Emil Seidel.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Emanuel L. Philipp, incumbent Governor

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

Results

Socialist primary

Nominee

Results

Prohibition primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . May 8, 1918 . Its all settled now . 14 August 2021 . Vernon County censor . Viroqua, Wis. . 4.