The 1916 United States Senate election in Maine was held on September 11, 1916.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Charles F. Johnson ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated by Republican Frederick Hale, the son of Johnson's predecessor Eugene Hale.
Democratic primary Candidates Charles F. Johnson, incumbent Senator since 1911
Results Senator Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Republican primary Candidates Bert M. Fernald, former Governor of Maine (1909–11) Frederick Hale, former State Representative from Portland (1905–06) and Republican National Committeeman Ira Hersey, State Senator from Houlton and President of the Maine Senate
Results
Three days before the primary, Maine's other U.S. Senator Edwin C. Burleigh died. After losing this primary, Fernald ran to complete Burleigh's unexpired term and won.
Hersey ran for and won the election to Maine's 4th congressional district, which was vacated by Frank E. Guernsey, who also ran in the special election for Senate.
Socialist primary Candidates James F. Carey, former Massachusetts State Representative from Haverhill (1900–04)
Results
Progressive primary Candidates George C. Webber
Results
General election Candidates James F. Carey, former Massachusetts State Representative from Haverhill, Massachusetts (Socialist) Frederick Hale, former State Representative from Portland (1905–06) and Republican National Committeeman (Republican) Arthur C. Johnson (Prohibition) Charles F. Johnson, incumbent Senator since 1911 (Democratic)
Results
See also 1916 United States Senate elections
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