1916 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1916 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Simon Bamberger defeated Republican nominee Nephi L. Morris with 55.12% of the vote. It was the first time a Democrat was elected governor of the state.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Simon Bamberger, Democratic
 * Nephi L. Morris, Republican

Other candidates
 * F. M. McHugh, Socialist