1964 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1964 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Democratic nominee Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Mitchell Melich with 56.99% of the vote.

1964 Utah gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee Cal Rampton Mitchell Melich Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 226,956 171,300 Percentage 56.99% 43.01%

County results Rampton:      50–60%      60–70% Melich:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election George Dewey Clyde Republican Elected Governor Cal Rampton Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Cal Rampton, Democratic
• Mitchell Melich, Republican

Results

1964 Utah gubernatorial election[1]

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Cal Rampton	57,848	62.66
	Democratic	Ernest H. Dean	34,475	37.34
Total votes			92,323
	Democratic	Cal Rampton	226,956	56.99%
	Republican	Mitchell Melich	171,300	43.01%
Majority			55,656	13.97%
Turnout			398256
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 5 April 2020.