1960 Utah gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1960 Utah gubernatorial election
Country:Utah
Flag Year:1922
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 Utah gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1964 Utah gubernatorial election
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Nominee1:George Dewey Clyde
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:195,634
Percentage1:52.66%
Nominee2:William A. Barlocker
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:175,855
Percentage2:47.34%
Map Size:230px
Governor
Before Election:George Dewey Clyde
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:George Dewey Clyde
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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