Sep 5, 2024 - News
Here's the last time Utah swung blue in a presidential election
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It's been nearly 60 years since a Democratic presidential candidate won the state of Utah.
Driving the news: The maps above show the last year each state went for a different party than it did in 2020, starting in 1964.
Flashback: In 1964, the majority of Utah voters chose to back incumbent Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson over Republican candidate Barry Goldwater in the presidential race.
- Johnson garnered about 55% of the vote versus Goldwater who received 45%.
- Interestingly, voters in deep red Carbon, Daggett and Tooele counties demonstrated the highest support for Johnson.
Context: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 are among Johnson's most notable accomplishments in the Oval Office.