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Christopher Peterson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Utah
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2020
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peterson442,754
Opponents918,754
1
Elections run

Christopher Peterson, a Democratic politician from Utah, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2020 governor election in Utah to Spencer Cox, receiving 442,754 votes (30.35%).

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How many votes has Christopher Peterson received?

Christopher Peterson has received 442,754 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Christopher Peterson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2020GovernorUtahLost442,75430.35%Spencer Cox
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.