The 1916 United States Senate election 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.
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]