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 2024, this is the last time an incumbent Governor of Utah lost re-election.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.

Candidates

 * L.C. "Rennie" Romney, Salt Lake City Commissioner
 * John S. Boyden

Candidates

 * George Dewey Clyde, Director of the Utah Water and Power Board
 * J. Bracken Lee, incumbent Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * George Dewey Clyde, Republican
 * L.C. "Rennie" Romney, Democratic

Other candidates
 * J. Bracken Lee, Independent