1956 Utah gubernatorial election
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The 1956 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee George Dewey Clyde defeated Democratic nominee L.C. "Rennie" Romney with 38.20% of the vote. As of 2024, this is the last time an incumbent Governor of Utah lost re-election.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- L.C. "Rennie" Romney, Salt Lake City Commissioner
- John S. Boyden
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | L.C. "Rennie" Romney | 40,908 | 51.98 | |
| Democratic | John S. Boyden | 37,798 | 48.02 | |
| Total votes | 78,706 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- George Dewey Clyde, Director of the Utah Water and Power Board
- J. Bracken Lee, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Dewey Clyde | 62,811 | 53.52 | |
| Republican | J. Bracken Lee (incumbent) | 54,544 | 46.48 | |
| Total votes | 117,355 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- George Dewey Clyde, Republican
- L.C. "Rennie" Romney, Democratic
Other candidates
- J. Bracken Lee, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | George Dewey Clyde | 127,164 | 38.20% | ||
| Democratic | L.C. "Rennie" Romney | 111,297 | 33.43% | ||
| Independent | J. Bracken Lee (incumbent) | 94,428 | 28.37% | ||
| Majority | 15,867 | ||||
| Turnout | 332,889 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
