1916 United States Senate election in New York

The 1916 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic Senator James O'Gorman chose not to seek re-election. Republican William M. Calder was elected to a succeed O'Gorman, defeating Democrat William F. McCombs.

Candidates

 * Thomas F. Conway, former Lieutenant Governor of New York
 * William F. McCombs, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee

Candidates

 * Robert Bacon, former United States Secretary of State and Ambassador to France (also running as American)
 * William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative from Brooklyn and candidate for Senate in 1914 (also running as Progressive)

Candidates

 * William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative from Brooklyn (also running as Republican)
 * Bainbridge Colby, former State Assemblyman and nominee for Senate in 1914

Candidates

 * William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Republican)
 * Bainbridge Colby, former member of the New York Assembly and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Progressive)
 * D. Leigh Colvin, attorney (Prohibition)
 * Joseph D. Cannon, organizer for Metal Workers' Union (Socialist)
 * August Gillhaus, nominee for U.S. President in 1908 (Socialist Labor)
 * William F. McCombs, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (Democratic and American)

The American Party initially nominated Robert Bacon, but following his defeat in the Republican primary, he withdrew. In his place, the Americans substituted Democratic nominee William F. McCombs.