2010 Utah gubernatorial special election

The 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election took place November 2, 2010. It was a special election to fill the remainder of Governor Jon Huntsman's term. Huntsman resigned on August 11, 2009, to become United States Ambassador to China. Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert assumed the governorship and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, in the 2010 election.

2010 Utah gubernatorial special election

November 2, 2010
 
Nominee Gary Herbert Peter Corroon
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Greg Bell Sheryl Allen
Popular vote 412,151 205,246
Percentage 64.1% 31.9%

County results
Herbert:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Corroon:      50–60%

Governor before election

Gary Herbert
Republican

Elected Governor

Gary Herbert
Republican

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