1948 Utah gubernatorial election

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.

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

Elections in Utah

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. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
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