1920 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1920 United States gubernatorial elections.

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

This would be the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Utah until 1948.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

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

Results

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