1916 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1916 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Primary elections were held on September 5, 1916.

Incumbent Republican Governor Emanuel L. Philipp won the election with 52.70% of the vote, winning his second term as governor. Philipp defeated Democratic Party candidate Burt Williams and Socialist candidate Rae Weaver.

Nominee

 * Emanuel L. Philipp, incumbent Governor

Eliminated in primary

 * Don C. Hall, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly


 * William H. Hatton, former State Senator and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for Governor in 1914
 * Francis E. McGovern, former Governor

Nominee

 * Burt Williams, Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 1908

Nominee

 * Rae Weaver, Socialist nominee for Secretary of State of Wisconsin in 1912

Candidates

 * George McKerrow, Prohibition nominee for Secretary of State of Wisconsin in 1890