1948 Utah gubernatorial election

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1948 Utah gubernatorial election
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  1944 November 2, 1948 1952  
  J. Bracken Lee (cropped).jpg Herbert B. Maw.jpg
Nominee J. Bracken Lee Herbert B. Maw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote151,253123,814
Percentage55.0%45.0%

1948 Utah gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Lee:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Maw:     50–60%

Governor before election

Herbert B. Maw
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Bracken Lee
Republican

The 1948 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee J. Bracken Lee defeated Democratic incumbent Herbert B. Maw with 54.99% of the vote. This is the last time that an incumbent governor of Utah lost reelection.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1948 Utah gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican J. Bracken Lee 151,253 54.99%
Democratic Herbert B. Maw (incumbent)123,81445.01%
Majority27,439
Turnout 275,067
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved May 15, 2020.