1948 Utah gubernatorial election
November 2, 1948
 
Nominee J. Bracken Lee Herbert B. Maw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 151,253 123,814
Percentage 54.99% 45.01%
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.

General election

Candidates

  • J. Bracken Lee, Republican
  • Herbert B. Maw, Democratic

Results

1948 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican J. Bracken Lee 151,253 54.99%
Democratic Herbert B. Maw (incumbent) 123,814 45.01%
Majority 27,439
Turnout 275,067
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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