1944 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1944 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Democrat Herbert B. Maw defeated Republican nominee J. Bracken Lee with 50.21% of the vote.

1944 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 7, 1944 1948 →
 
Nominee Herbert B. Maw J. Bracken Lee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 123,907 122,851
Percentage 50.21% 49.79%

County results
Maw:      50–60%
Lee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Herbert B. Maw
Democratic

Elected Governor

Herbert B. Maw
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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  • Herbert B. Maw, Democratic
  • J. Bracken Lee, Republican

Results

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1944 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Herbert B. Maw (incumbent) 123,907 50.21%
Republican J. Bracken Lee 122,851 49.79%
Majority 1,056
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 18, 2020.