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The 1960 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican incumbent George Dewey Clyde defeated Democratic nominee William Arthur Barlocker with 52.66% of the vote.

This was the last time until 1984 that Utah would elect a Republican governor.

General election

Candidates

  • William Arthur Barlocker, Democratic
  • George Dewey Clyde, Republican

Results

1960 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George Dewey Clyde (incumbent) 195,634 52.66%
Democratic William Arthur Barlocker 175,855 47.34%
Majority 19,779 5.32%
Turnout 371,489
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 6, 2020.