1916 United States Senate election in Montana

The 1916 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Senator Henry L. Myers was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Republican Charles N. Pray.

1916 United States Senate election in Montana

November 7, 1916

Nominee Henry L. Myers Charles N. Pray Henry La Beau Party Democratic Republican Socialist Popular vote 85,585 72,753 9,292 Percentage 51.06% 43.40% 5.54%

Results by county Myers:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Pray:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election Henry L. Myers Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Henry L. Myers Democratic

Republican primary

Candidates

• John E. Edwards
• Charles Nelson Pray, former U.S. Representative

Results

1916 Republican Primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charles Nelson Pray	29,264	59.74%
	Republican	John E. Edwards	19,721	40.26%
Total votes			48,985	100.00%

General election

Results

1916 United States Senate election in Montana

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Henry L. Myers (incumbent)	85,585	51.06%
	Republican	Charles N. Pray	72,753	43.40%
	Socialist	Henry La Beau	9,292	5.54%
Total votes			167,630	100.00%
	Democratic hold