1916 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1916 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Edward Dithmar defeated Democratic nominee John Cudahy, Socialist nominee Ellis B. Harris and Prohibition nominee Charles H. Mott.
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November 7, 1916
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Republican primary
The Republican primary election was held on September 5, 1916. Incumbent lieutenant governor Edward Dithmar received a majority of the votes (54.42%) against Wisconsin National Guard Colonel and candidate for lieutenant governor in the previous election Marshall Cousins, and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward Dithmar (incumbent) | 82,712 | 54.42% | |
| Republican | Marshall Cousins | 69,265 | 45.58% | |
| Total votes | 151,977 | 100.00% | ||
General election
On election day, November 7, 1916, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Edward Dithmar won re-election by a margin of 84,910 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee John Cudahy, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Dithmar was sworn in for his second term on January 1, 1917.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward Dithmar (incumbent) | 230,293 | 55.44 | |
| Democratic | John Cudahy | 145,383 | 35.00 | |
| Socialist | Ellis B. Harris | 31,411 | 7.56 | |
| Prohibition | Charles H. Mott | 8,279 | 1.99 | |
| Scattering | 30 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 415,396 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||