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1916 Vermont gubernatorial election

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The 1916 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Charles W. Gates, per the "Mountain Rule",[1] did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont. Republican candidate Horace F. Graham defeated Democratic candidate William B. Mayo to succeed him.

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1916 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1914
November 7, 1916 (1916-11-07)
1918 â†’
 
Nominee Horace F. Graham William B. Mayo
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,265 15,789
Percentage 71.1% 25.9%

Graham:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Mayo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      50%
No Vote/Data:      

Governor before election

Charles W. Gates
Republican

Elected Governor

Horace F. Graham
Republican

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Republican primary

Results

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Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Horace F. Graham 33,244 99.9
Republican Other 37 0.1
Total votes '33,281' '100'
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Democratic primary

Results

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Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William B. Mayo 3,562 99.9
Democratic Other 1 0.0
Total votes '3,563' '100'
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General election

Results

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1916 Vermont gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Horace F. Graham 43,265 71.1
Democratic William B. Mayo 15,789 25.9
Socialist W. R. Rowland 920 1.5
Prohibition Lester W. Hanson 876 1.4
N/A Other 4 0.0
Total votes '60,854' '100'
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