1916 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
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The 1916 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Robert Livingston Beeckman defeated Democratic nominee Addison P. Munroe with 55.92% of the vote.
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November 7, 1916
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Beeckman: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% Munroe: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert Livingston Beeckman, Republican
- Addison P. Munroe, Democratic
Other candidates
- John H. Holloway, Socialist
- Roscoe W. Phillips, Prohibition
- Thomas F. Herrick, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Livingston Beeckman (incumbent) | 49,524 | 55.92% | ||
| Democratic | Addison P. Munroe | 36,158 | 40.83% | ||
| Socialist | John H. Holloway | 2,167 | 2.45% | ||
| Prohibition | Roscoe W. Phillips | 518 | 0.59% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Thomas F. Herrick | 201 | 0.23% | ||
| Majority | 13,366 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||