2016Final results
2016 election for Utah Governor
Governor · Utah
Gary R. Herbert (R) won with 66.6% of the vote, defeating Kim Bowman Mike Weinholtz (D) by 37.9 points.
Gary R. HerbertRepublican · winner
66.6%751,906
Kim Bowman Mike WeinholtzDemocrat
28.7%323,573
Barry Evan Short Brian E. KamerathLibertarian
3.1%34,886
Gregory C. Duerden Superdell SchanzeIndependent
1.4%15,945
L.s. BrownOther party
0.0%69
1,128,855 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Gary R. Herbert (R)Kim Bowman Mike Weinholtz (D)
Also on the ballot: Barry Evan Short Brian E. Kamerath (Libertarian), 3.1%; Gregory C. Duerden Superdell Schanze (Independent), 1.4%; L.s. Brown (Other party), 0.0%