1916 Utah gubernatorial election

1916 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1912 November 7, 1916 1920 →
 
Nominee Simon Bamberger Nephi L. Morris
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 78,502 59,529
Percentage 55.12% 41.80%

County results
Bamberger:      40–50%      50–60%
Morris:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

William Spry
Republican

Elected Governor

Simon Bamberger
Democratic

The 1916 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Simon Bamberger defeated Republican nominee Nephi L. Morris with 55.12% of the vote. It was the first time a Democrat was elected governor of the state.