The 1916 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator and Senate Majority LeaderJohn W. Kern ran for re-election to a second term in office, he was defeated by Republican Harry New, a former Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Democratic primary
Candidates
John W. Kern, incumbent Senator since 1911 and Democratic Caucus Chairman Leader since 1913