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.

Republican primary

Candidates

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Thomas P. Dwyer, boilermaker

Eliminated in primary

Cyrus M. King, chairman of Itasca County Board of Commissioners
Sam D. Works, state insurance commissioner