1976 Utah gubernatorial election
The 1976 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic candidate Scott M. Matheson defeated Republican nominee Vernon B. Romney, who had defeated Dixie L. Leavitt for his party's nomination, with 52.02% of the vote.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1976.Democratic primary
Candidates
- John P. Creer, attorney and Democratic nominee for Attorney General in 1968
- Scott M. Matheson, attorney and general counsel for Union Pacific Railroad
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Scott M. Matheson, Democratic
- Vernon B. Romney, Republican
- L. S. Brown, American Party
- Betty Bates, Concerned Citizens