1916 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1916 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee Henry W. Keyes defeated Democratic nominee John C. Hutchins with 53.20% of the vote.

1916 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1914 November 7, 1916 1918 →
 
Nominee Henry W. Keyes John C. Hutchins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 45,851 38,853
Percentage 53.20% 45.08%

County results

Keyes:      50-60%

Hutchins:      50-60%

Governor before election

Rolland H. Spaulding
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry W. Keyes
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Henry W. Keyes, Republican
  • John C. Hutchins, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William H. Wilkins, Socialist
  • Ralph E. Meras, Prohibition

Results

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1916 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Henry W. Keyes 45,851 53.20%
Democratic John C. Hutchins 38,853 45.08%
Socialist William H. Wilkins 1,199 1.39%
Prohibition Ralph E. Meras 288 0.33%
Majority 6,998
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 24, 2020.