1920 Utah gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1920 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Charles R. Mabey defeated Democratic nominee Thomas N. Taylor with 57.59% of the vote.

1920 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1916 November 2, 1920 1924 →
 
Nominee Charles R. Mabey Thomas N. Taylor
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 81,550 54,913
Percentage 57.59% 38.78%

County results
Mabey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Simon Bamberger
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles R. Mabey
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Charles R. Mabey, Republican
  • Thomas N. Taylor, Democratic

Other candidates

  • E. B. Locke, Socialist
  • George Crosby, Farmer–Labor

Results edit

1920 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Charles R. Mabey 81,550 57.59%
Democratic Thomas N. Taylor 54,913 38.78%
Socialist E. B. Locke 2,843 2.01%
Farmer–Labor George Crosby 2,300 1.62%
Majority 26,637
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 26, 2020.