1912 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1912 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican William Spry defeated Democratic nominee John Franklin Tolton with 38.17% of the vote.

1912 Utah gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee William Spry John Franklin Tolton Nephi L. Morris
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 42,552 36,076 23,591
Percentage 38.17% 32.36% 21.16%
Governor before election

William Spry
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Spry
Republican

Elections in Utah

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William Spry, Republican
  • John Franklin Tolton, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Nephi L. Morris, Progressive
  • Homer P. Burt, Socialist
  • E. A. Battell, Socialist Labor

Results
1912 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William Spry 42,552 38.17%
Democratic John Franklin Tolton 36,076 32.36%
Progressive Nephi L. Morris 23,591 21.16%
Socialist Homer P. Burt 8,797 7.89%
Socialist Labor E. A. Battell 479 0.43%
Majority 6,476
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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