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.
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County results Maw: 50–60% Lee: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Herbert B. Maw (incumbent) | 123,907 | 50.21% | ||
Republican | J. Bracken Lee | 122,851 | 49.79% | ||
Majority | 1,056 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |