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The1916 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.Democratic nomineeSimon Bamberger defeatedRepublican nominee Nephi L. Morris with 55.12% of the vote. It was the first time a Democrat was elected governor of the state.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Simon Bamberger | 78,502 | 55.12% | ||
| Republican | Nephi L. Morris | 59,529 | 41.80% | ||
| Socialist | F. M. McHugh | 4,391 | 3.08% | ||
| Majority | 18,973 | ||||
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| Democraticgain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||
