1988Final results
1988 election for Utah Governor
Governor · Utah
Norman H. Bangerter (R) won with 40.1% of the vote, defeating Ted Wilson (D) by 1.7 points.
Norman H. BangerterRepublican · winner
40.1%260,462
Ted WilsonDemocrat
38.4%249,321
Merrill CookIndependent
21.1%136,651
Kitty K. BurtonLibertarian
0.3%1,661
Arly H. PedersenOther party
0.2%1,019
649,114 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1988
Races before and after
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The candidates
Norman H. Bangerter (R)Ted Wilson (D)Merrill Cook (I)
Also on the ballot: Kitty K. Burton (Libertarian), 0.3%; Arly H. Pedersen (Other party), 0.2%