2008Final results
2008 election for President in Utah
President · Utah
John McCain (R) won with 62.6% of the vote, defeating Barack H. Obama (D) by 28.2 points.
John McCainRepublican · winner
62.6%596,030
Barack H. ObamaDemocrat
34.4%327,670
Charles ""chuck"" BaldwinConstitution
1.3%12,012
Ralph NaderPeace and Freedom
0.9%8,416
Bob BarrLibertarian
0.7%6,966
Cynthia McKinneyGreen
0.1%982
Gloria Estella La RivaParty for Socialism and Liberation
0.0%262
952,370 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2008
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
John McCain (R)Barack H. Obama (D)
Also on the ballot: Charles ""chuck"" Baldwin (Constitution), 1.3%; Ralph Nader (Peace and Freedom), 0.9%; Bob Barr (Libertarian), 0.7%; Cynthia McKinney (Green), 0.1%; Gloria Estella La Riva (Party for Socialism and Liberation), 0.0%