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1920 Utah gubernatorial election

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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

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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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

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