The 1940 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Herbert B. Maw defeated Republican nominee Don B. Colton with 52.07% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1940.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Don B. Colton, former U.S. Representative
- Reed Stevens
- J. Bracken Lee, Mayor of Price
- William J. Lowe
- Otto A. Wiesley
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Herbert B. Maw, Democratic
- Don B. Colton, Republican
Other candidates
- Ada Williams Quinn, Independent
Results
References
