Woodrow Wilson Re-Elected by Narrow Electoral Victory
The States voted strongly for Wilson with a remarkably close face of the returns. Wilson carries a small national majority in the Electoral College, securing another presidential term.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
6
The States voted strongly for Wilson with a remarkably close face of the returns. Wilson carries a small national majority in the Electoral College, securing another presidential term.
President Wilson appears set to win re election as California leans toward him with 269 electoral votes. Reports say Chester Rowell conceded California after polls closed, while New Mexico trended for Wilson and recounts were planned in close states.
Early returns show Hughes ahead in New York by about 100000 and Illinois by a similar margin. State tallies updated to 9:15 pm indicate Hughes winning Illinois and the state ticket led by Lowden. Tammany appears to be losing ground as district reports come in. New York results at 10 pm show Hughes with a 65152 plurality statewide, Wilson leading in Greater New York by 39325, and Hughes upstate by 104477 with many districts still outstanding.
Missouri results show Frederick D. Gardner ahead for governor with large plurality as Democrats appear to win both houses. Prohibition and land bank amendments lose while voters back pension for the blind. Republican tickets win in St. Louis County.
Early returns from yesterday’s elections show dry votes leading in South Dakota Michigan and Nebraska while Missouri and California lean against prohibition. Maryland remains wet Arkansas rejects local option with large early margins. Oregon Colorado Washington Arizona not yet reported.
Early returns from 1899 precincts in Kansas indicate Wilson leads in the governor race with a 28 995 majority over Capper. Capper led in 1654 precincts with Lansdon Dem third, while counties like Doniphan and Chautauqua show shifting loyalties and Wyandotte remains a Wilson stronghold.
The New York election report shows Democrats likely to control the Senate with a working majority, while the House remains uncertain. At 1 o'clock, 208 Democrats, 198 Republicans, two Progressives, one Socialist and one Independent were elected, with 25 districts still uncounted.
Pennsylvania swung to Hughes by about two hundred thousand, exiting Roosevelt’s 1904-era Democratic alignment as returns up to midnight showed Hughes leading in the Keystone State. Philadelphia hosted early returns as the day’s polls closed.
Returns from 24 percent precipitation out of 285 dollars suggest weather impact on Wah. Wa ce ee.
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