1916 Washington gubernatorial election
Ernest Lister Democratic Ernest Lister Democratic The 1916 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.Incumbent Democrat Ernest Lister defeated Republican nominee Henry McBride with 48.10% of the vote.Primary elections were held on September 12, 1916.[1] Since no candidate received more than 40% of the first choice votes, the second choice votes were counted.Major party candidates Other candidates