The 1916 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. A. Burnquist defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Thomas P. Dwyer.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominated
- Joseph. A. A. Burnquist, incumbent Governor, former Lieutenant Governor, former State Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Samuel G. Iverson, former State Auditor, former State Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominated
- Thomas P. Dwyer, boilermaker
Eliminated in primary
- Cyrus M. King, chairman of Itasca County Board of Commissioners
- Sam D. Works, State Insurance Commissioner
Results
Results
See also
- List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections
References
External links
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657
