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1928 Utah gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Dern William Henry Wattis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 102,953 72,306
Percentage 58.50% 41.08%

County results
Dern:      50–60%      60–70%
Wattis:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Dern
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Dern
Democratic

The 1928 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat George Dern defeated Republican nominee William Henry Wattis with 58.50% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George Dern, Democratic
  • William Henry Wattis, Republican

Other candidates

  • D.C. Dora, Socialist

Results

1928 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George Dern (incumbent) 102,953 58.50%
Republican William Henry Wattis 72,306 41.08%
Socialist D.C. Dora 740 0.42%
Majority 30,647
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 3, 2020.