1976 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1976 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic candidate Scott M. Matheson defeated Republican nominee Vernon B. Romney with 52.02% of the vote.

1976 Utah gubernatorial election
November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Scott M. Matheson Vernon B. Romney
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 280,706 248,027
Percentage 52.02% 45.96%
County results
Matheson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Romney:      40-50%      50-60%
Governor before election

Cal Rampton
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Scott M. Matheson
Democratic

Elections in Utah

General election

Candidates
  • Scott M. Matheson, Democratic
  • Vernon B. Romney, Republican
  • L. S. Brown, American Party
  • Betty Bates, Concerned Citizens

Results
1976 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Scott M. Matheson 280,706 52.02%
Republican Vernon B. Romney 248,027 45.96%
American L. S. Brown 7,201 1.33%
Concerned Citizens Betty Bates 3,715 0.69%
Majority 32,679 6.06%
Turnout 539,649
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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