1900 Utah gubernatorial election

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1900 Utah gubernatorial election
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  1895 November 6, 1900 1904  
  Heber Wells (Utah Governor).jpg James Henry Moyle.jpg
Nominee Heber Manning Wells James Moyle
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote40,20937,152
Percentage51.98%48.02%

Governor before election

Heber Manning Wells
Republican

Elected Governor

Heber Manning Wells
Republican

The 1900 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Incumbent Republican Heber Manning Wells defeated Democratic nominee James Moyle with 51.98% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1900 Utah gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Heber Manning Wells (incumbent) 40,209 51.98%
Democratic James Moyle 37,15248.02%
Majority3,057
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved 2020-08-05.