1916 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1916 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Charles W. Gates, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Horace F. Graham defeated Democratic candidate William B. Mayo to succeed him.

1916 Vermont gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916 (1916-11-07)
 
Nominee Horace F. Graham William B. Mayo
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,265 15,789
Percentage 71.1% 25.9%
Governor before election

Charles W. Gates
Republican

 Elected Governor

Horace F. Graham
Republican

Elections in Vermont

Republican primary

Results
Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Horace F. Graham 33,244 99.9
Republican Other 37 0.1
Total votes '33,281' '100'

Democratic primary

Results
Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic William B. Mayo 3,562 99.9
Democratic Other 1 0.0
Total votes '3,563' '100'

General election

Results
Vermont gubernatorial election, 1916[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Horace F. Graham 43,265 71.1
Democratic William B. Mayo 15,789 25.9
Socialist W. R. Rowland 920 1.5
Prohibition Lester W. Hanson 876 1.4
N/A Other 4 0.0
Total votes '60,854' '100'
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References
  1. Hand, Samuel B. "Mountain Rule Revisited" (PDF). Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  3. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 January 2015.


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