1956 Utah gubernatorial election
The 1956 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee George Dewey Clyde defeated Democratic nominee L.C. "Rennie" Romney with 38.20% of the vote. As of, this is the last time an incumbent Governor of Utah lost re-election.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.Republican primary
Candidates
- George Dewey Clyde, Director of the Utah Water and Power Board
- J. Bracken Lee, incumbent Governor
Democratic primary
Candidates
- L. C. "Rennie" Romney, Salt Lake City Commissioner
- John S. Boyden
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- George Dewey Clyde, Republican
- L. C. "Rennie" Romney, Democratic
- J. Bracken Lee, Independent