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1916 United States Senate election in Montana

← 1911 November 7, 1916 1922 →
 
Nominee Henry L. Myers Charles N. Pray Henry La Beau
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 85,585 72,753 9,292
Percentage 51.06% 43.40% 5.54%

Results by county
Myers:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Pray:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Henry L. Myers
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Henry L. Myers
Democratic

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The 1916 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Senator Henry L. Myers was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican Charles N. Pray.

Republican primary

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Results

1916 Republican Primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Charles Nelson Pray 29,264 59.74%
Republican John E. Edwards 19,721 40.26%
Total votes 48,985 100.00%

General election

Results

1916 United States Senate election in Montana
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Henry L. Myers (incumbent) 85,585 51.06%
Republican Charles N. Pray 72,753 43.40%
Socialist Henry La Beau 9,292 5.54%
Total votes 167,630 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. "MT US Senate - R Primary". OurCampaigns.com. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  2. "MT US Senate". OurCampaigns.com. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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