1928 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1928 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat George Dern defeated Republican nominee William Henry Wattis with 58.50% of the vote.

1928 Utah gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Dern William Henry Wattis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 102,953 72,306
Percentage 58.50% 41.08%

County results
Dern:      50–60%      60–70%
Wattis:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Dern
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Dern
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George Dern, Democratic
  • William Henry Wattis, Republican

Other candidates

  • D.C. Dora, Socialist

Results

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1928 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George Dern (incumbent) 102,953 58.50%
Republican William Henry Wattis 72,306 41.08%
Socialist D.C. Dora 740 0.42%
Majority 30,647
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 3, 2020.