1916 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1916 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee James P. Goodrich defeated Democratic nominee John A. M. Adair with 47.80% of the vote.

1916 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916
 
Nominee James P. Goodrich John A. M. Adair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 337,831 325,060
Percentage 47.80% 46.00%
Governor before election

Samuel M. Ralston
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James P. Goodrich
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • James P. Goodrich, Republican
  • John A. M. Adair, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William W. Farmer, Socialist
  • Alfred L. Mondy, Prohibition
  • Thomas A. Dailey, Progressive
  • Joe B. Trunko, Socialist Labor

Results
1916 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican James P. Goodrich 337,831 47.80%
Democratic John A. M. Adair 325,060 46.00%
Socialist William W. Farmer 22,157 3.14%
Prohibition Alfred L. Mondy 15,454 2.19%
Progressive Thomas A. Dailey 4,573 0.65%
Socialist Labor Joe B. Trunko 1,553 0.22%
Majority 12,771
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
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