1916 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 1916 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democrat Moses Alexander defeated Republican nominee D. W. Davis with 47.49% of the vote.
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November 7, 1916
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 County results Alexander: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Davis: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Moses Alexander, Democratic
- D. W. Davis, Republican
Other candidates
- Annie E. Triplow, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Moses Alexander (incumbent) | 63,877 | 47.49% | ||
| Republican | D. W. Davis | 63,305 | 47.07% | ||
| Socialist | Annie E. Triplow | 7,321 | 5.44% | ||
| Majority | 572 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||