DemocratNot in office · last served 1984Last on a ballot: Nov 1980
Scott M. Matheson
Scott M. Matheson ran in 2 elections between 1976 and 1980, winning 2. Served in Governor of Utah.
- Elections
- 2
- 1976–1980
- Won
- 2
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Matheson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Matheson has run
Margin: how far Matheson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Governor of Utah | General | Won | Bob Wright (R) | 55.4% | D+10.8 |
| 1976 | Governor of Utah | General | Won | Vernon B. Romney (R) | 53.1% | D+6.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Matheson has held
- Governor of Utah · 1977–1984
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Matheson has run against
- Bob Wright (R) · 1980 election, won
- Vernon B. Romney (R) · 1976 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)