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

← 1914November 7, 19161918 →
 
NomineeHenry W. KeyesJohn C. Hutchins
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote45,85138,853
Percentage53.20%45.08%

Governor before election

Rolland H. Spaulding
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry W. Keyes
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

1916 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanHenry W. Keyes 45,851 53.20%
DemocraticJohn C. Hutchins38,85345.08%
SocialistWilliam H. Wilkins1,1991.39%
ProhibitionRalph E. Meras2880.33%
Majority6,998
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References