1912 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1912 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican William Spry defeated Democratic nominee John Franklin Tolton with 38.17% of the vote.

1912 Utah gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Spry John Franklin Tolton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 42,552 36,076
Percentage 38.17% 32.36%

 
Nominee Nephi L. Morris Homer P. Burt
Party Progressive Socialist
Popular vote 23,591 8,797
Percentage 21.16% 7.89%

Governor before election

William Spry
Republican

Elected Governor

William Spry
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • William Spry, Republican
  • John Franklin Tolton, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Nephi L. Morris, Progressive
  • Homer P. Burt, Socialist
  • E. A. Battell, Socialist Labor

Results edit

1912 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Spry (incumbent) 42,552 38.17%
Democratic John Franklin Tolton 36,076 32.36%
Progressive Nephi L. Morris 23,591 21.16%
Socialist Homer P. Burt 8,797 7.89%
Socialist Labor E. A. Battell 479 0.43%
Majority 6,476
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 4, 2020.