1928 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1928 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1928 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat George Dern defeated Republican nominee William Henry Wattis with 58.50% of the vote.

1928 Utah gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Dern William Henry Wattis Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 102,953 72,306 Percentage 58.50% 41.08%

County results Dern:      50–60%      60–70% Wattis:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election George Dern Democratic Elected Governor George Dern Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George Dern, Democratic
• William Henry Wattis, Republican

Other candidates

• D.C. Dora, Socialist

Results

1928 Utah gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Dern (incumbent)	102,953	58.50%
	Republican	William Henry Wattis	72,306	41.08%
	Socialist	D.C. Dora	740	0.42%
Majority			30,647
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing