The 1948 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee J. Bracken Lee defeated Democratic incumbent Herbert B. Maw with 54.99% of the vote.
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County results Lee: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Maw: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | J. Bracken Lee | 151,253 | 54.99% | ||
Democratic | Herbert B. Maw (incumbent) | 123,814 | 45.01% | ||
Majority | 27,439 | ||||
Turnout | 275,067 | ||||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |