1964 Utah gubernatorial election
The 1964 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Democratic nominee Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Mitchell Melich with 56.99% of the vote.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on August 11, 1964.Republican primary
Candidates
- D. James Cannon, former member of Utah House of Representatives
- Mitchell Melich, former member of Utah State Senate
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ernest Howard Dean, Speaker of Utah House of Representatives
- Cal Rampton, former Davis County attorney
General election
Candidates
- Mitchell Melich, Republican
- Cal Rampton, Democratic