1944 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1944 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1944 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 7, 1944 1948 →

Nominee Herbert B. Maw J. Bracken Lee Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 123,907 122,851 Percentage 50.21% 49.79%

County results Maw:      50–60% Lee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Herbert B. Maw Democratic Elected Governor Herbert B. Maw Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Herbert B. Maw, Democratic
• J. Bracken Lee, Republican

Results

1944 Utah gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Herbert B. Maw (incumbent)	123,907	50.21%
	Republican	J. Bracken Lee	122,851	49.79%
Majority			1,056
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing