1916 California's 10th congressional district special election
William Stephens (Progressive) resigned July 22, 1916 to become Lieutenant Governor of California.
Henry S. Benedict ( Republican) was elected November 7, 1916 to finish the term.
Henry Stanley Benedict (Progressive) 62.82% - Joy Clark (Independent) 23.59%
- Henry Clay Needham (Prohibition) 4.32%
- George Clark (Unknown) 3.54%
- James H. Ryckman (Socialist) 3.01%
- Rufus V. Bowden (Democratic) 1.83%
- John C. Wray (Unknown) 0.89%
Benedict was also nominated as a Progressive for the next term, but withdrew in favor of the Republican.
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