1980 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1980 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Democratic incumbent Scott M. Matheson defeated Republican nominee Bob Wright with 55.16% of the vote. As of 2020, this is the most recent election in which a Democrat was elected Governor of Utah.

1980 Utah gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980

Nominee Scott M. Matheson Bob Wright Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 330,974 266,578 Percentage 55.16% 44.43%

County results Matheson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Wright:      50-60%

Governor before election Scott M. Matheson Democratic Elected Governor Scott M. Matheson Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Scott M. Matheson, Democratic
• Bob Wright, Republican
• Lawrence Rey Topham, American Party

Results

1980 Utah gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Scott M. Matheson (incumbent)	330,974	55.16%
	Republican	Bob Wright	266,578	44.43%
	American	Lawrence Rey Topham	2,467	0.41%
Majority			64,396	10.73%
Turnout			600,019
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

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