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

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 (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-15.