1964 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1964 United States gubernatorial elections.

1964 Utah gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee Cal Rampton Mitchell Melich Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 226,956 171,300 Percentage 56.99% 43.01%

County results Rampton:      50–60%      60–70% Melich:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election George Dewey Clyde Republican Elected Governor Cal Rampton Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

• Cal Rampton, Democratic
• Mitchell Melich, Republican

Results

1964 Utah gubernatorial election

Primary election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Cal Rampton	57,848	62.66
	Democratic	Ernest H. Dean	34,475	37.34
Total votes			92,323
	Democratic	Cal Rampton	226,956	56.99%
	Republican	Mitchell Melich	171,300	43.01%
Majority			55,656	13.97%
Turnout			398256
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing