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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Heber Manning Wells (incumbent) | 40,209 | 51.98% | ||
Democratic | James Moyle | 37,152 | 48.02% | ||
Majority | 3,057 | ||||
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Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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