1916 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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.

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
[[File:MNGubernatorialRepublicanPrimary1916.svg|right|thumb|Results by county:Lee

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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
[[File:MNGubernatorialDemocraticPrimary1916.svg|thumb|Results by county: Dwyer

Dwyer and Works tied in Nicollet and Big Stone Counties in the 30-40% range. King

King and Works tied in Pipestone County in the 30-40% range. Works

Dwyer and Works tied in Nicollet and Big Stone Counties in the 30-40% range. Additionally, King and Works tied in Pipestone County in the 30-40% range.
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