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.

Democratic primary

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

Results

Republican primary

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

Results

General election

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

Other candidates Oscar A. Johnson, Socialist

Results

References