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.

  • Y 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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