The 1916 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.

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nominee

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narrowly defeated Democratic nominee John A. M. Adair with 47.80% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *James P. Goodrich, Republican, member of the

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*John A. M. Adair, Democratic,

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Other candidates *William W. Farmer, Socialist *Alfred L. Mondy, Prohibition *Thomas A. Dailey, Progressive *Joe B. Trunko, Socialist Labor

Results

References

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