Primary elections were held on June 28, 1916.
Democratic primary Candidates • D. H. McArthur • L. H. Platou •
Halvor L. Halvorson, former
President of the Minot City Commission Results Republican primary Candidates •
Lynn Frazier, farmer •
Usher L. Burdick, former
Lieutenant Governor •
John H. Fraine, incumbent Lieutenant Governor • George J. Smith
Results ==General election==