1916 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1916 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Republican nominee Lynn Frazier defeated Democratic nominee D. H. McArthur with 79.24% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 28, 1916.

Candidates

 * D. H. McArthur
 * L. H. Platou
 * Halvor L. Halvorson, former President of the Minot City Commission

Candidates

 * Lynn Frazier, farmer
 * Usher L. Burdick, former Lieutenant Governor
 * John H. Fraine, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * George J. Smith

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Lynn Frazier, Republican
 * D. H. McArthur, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Oscar A. Johnson, Socialist