1976 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1976 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1976 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic candidate Scott M. Matheson defeated Republican nominee Vernon B. Romney, who had defeated Dixie L. Leavitt for his party's nomination, with 52.02% of the vote.

1976 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1972 November 2, 1976 1980 →

Nominee Scott M. Matheson Vernon B. Romney Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 280,706 248,027 Percentage 52.02% 45.96%

County results Matheson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Romney:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election Cal Rampton Democratic Elected Governor Scott M. Matheson Democratic

General election

Candidates

• Scott M. Matheson, Democratic
• Vernon B. Romney, Republican
• L. S. Brown, American Party
• Betty Bates, Concerned Citizens

Results

1976 Utah gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Scott M. Matheson	280,706	52.02%
	Republican	Vernon B. Romney	248,027	45.96%
	American	L. S. Brown	7,201	1.33%
	Concerned Citizens	Betty Bates	3,715	0.69%
Majority			32,679	6.06%
Turnout			539,649
	Democratic hold		Swing