Don B. Colton, Gubernatorial candidate

Don B. Colton

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Utah
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Colton117,713
Opponents128,519
1
Elections run

Don B. Colton, a Republican politician from Utah, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 governor election in Utah to Herbert B. Maw, receiving 117,713 votes (47.69%).

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How many votes has Don B. Colton received?

Don B. Colton has received 117,713 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Don B. Colton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940GovernorUtahLost117,71347.69%Herbert B. Maw
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