1916 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1916 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 7, 1916.

Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Robert M. La Follette was re-elected to a third term in office over Democrat William F. Wolfe and Socialist Richard Elsner.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Malcomb G. Jeffris
• Robert M. La Follette, incumbent Senator since 1906

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• William F. Wolfe, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin

Results

Socialist primary

Candidates

• Richard Elsner, Milwaukee County judge

Results

Prohibition primary

Candidates

• Charles L. Hill

Results

General election

Candidates

• Charles L. Hill (Prohibition)
• William F. Wolfe, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin (Democratic)
• Robert M. La Follette, incumbent Senator since 1906 (Republican)
• Richard Elsner, Milwaukee County judge (Socialist)

Results

See also

• 1916 United States Senate elections

References