1916 United States Senate election in Montana
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The 1916 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Senator Henry L. Myers was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican Charles N. Pray.
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November 7, 1916
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 Results by county Myers: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Pray: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Republican primary
Candidates
- John E. Edwards
- Charles Nelson Pray, former U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles Nelson Pray | 29,264 | 59.74% | |
| Republican | John E. Edwards | 19,721 | 40.26% | |
| Total votes | 48,985 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry L. Myers (incumbent) | 85,585 | 51.06% | |
| Republican | Charles N. Pray | 72,753 | 43.40% | |
| Socialist | Henry La Beau | 9,292 | 5.54% | |
| Total votes | 167,630 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||