page_title: 1916 United States Senate election in California
hierarchical_section_title: 1916 United States Senate election in California
context_page_description: The 1916 United States Senate election in California was held on November 6, 1916. Incumbent Republican Senator John Downey Works did not run for re-election.
  Governor of California and 1912 Progressive Party vice presidential nominee Hiram Johnson won the open seat, defeating Democratic attorney and Mayor of San Marino George Patton.
context_section_description: The 1916 United States Senate election in California was held on November 6, 1916. Incumbent Republican Senator John Downey Works did not run for re-election.
  Governor of California and 1912 Progressive Party vice presidential nominee Hiram Johnson won the open seat, defeating Democratic attorney and Mayor of San Marino George Patton.
caption: County results
  Johnson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
  Patton:      40-50%      50-60%