William Grant Webster Candidate
| Born: |
1858 Stuartville, Illinois DeKalb County United States |
| Resided: |
Chicago,
Illinois
Cook County |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Webster was also a Republican candidate for Illinois U.S. Senator in 1906, 1908, and 1912, for Illinois' 7th CD in 1908, 1910, and 1912, for Illinois' At-Large U.S. House seat in 1914 and 1930, and Illinois Treasurer in 1932. |
| Sources: | The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, February 5, 1916 (p. 1). The True Republican (Sycamore, Illinois), March 11, 1916 (p. 1). |
Library of Congress
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/1916 | President / Vice President | Primary | Republican | 3,710 | 5.25% | Lost |
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