The United States Senate election of 1916 in New York was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic Senator James O'Gorman chose not to seek re-election. Republican William M. Calder was elected to a succeed O'Gorman, defeating Democrat William F. McCombs.
William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Republican)
Bainbridge Colby, former member of the New York Assembly and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Progressive)
D. Leigh Colvin, attorney (Prohibition)
Joseph D. Cannon, organizer for Metal Workers' Union (Socialist)
August Gillhaus, nominee for U.S. President in 1908 (Socialist Labor)
William F. McCombs, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (Democratic and American)
The American Party initially nominated Robert Bacon, but following his defeat in the Republican primary, he withdrew. In his place, the Americans substituted Democratic nominee William F. McCombs.[4]