1960 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1960 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican incumbent George Dewey Clyde defeated Democratic nominee William Arthur Barlocker with 52.66% of the vote.

1960 Utah gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee George Dewey Clyde William A. Barlocker Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 195,634 175,855 Percentage 52.66% 47.34%

County results Clyde:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Barlocker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election George Dewey Clyde Republican Elected Governor George Dewey Clyde Republican

This was the last time until 1984 that Utah would elect a Republican governor.

General election

Candidates

• William Arthur Barlocker, Democratic
• George Dewey Clyde, Republican

Results

1960 Utah gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Dewey Clyde (incumbent)	195,634	52.66%
	Democratic	William Arthur Barlocker	175,855	47.34%
Majority			19,779	5.32%
Turnout			371,489
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 April 2020.