Utah House District 40 Election Results
Utah House District 40 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 44.7 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1972 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Republican | 3,177 | 3,798 | 45.5% | 8.9 pts |
| 1974 | Democratic | 3,001 | 2,319 | 56.4% | 12.8 pts |
| 1976 | Republican | 3,096 | 3,890 | 44.3% | 11.4 pts |
| 1978 | Republican | 2,624 | 2,730 | 49.0% | 2.0 pts |
| 1980 | Republican | 4,052 | 5,230 | 43.6% | 12.7 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 3,143 | 2,759 | 53.2% | 6.5 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 2,926 | 4,101 | 41.6% | 16.7 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 2,141 | 2,404 | 47.1% | 5.8 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 3,283 | 3,881 | 45.8% | 8.3 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 2,332 | 2,066 | 53.0% | 6.0 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 5,721 | 6,185 | 48.0% | 3.9 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 3,910 | 4,258 | 47.9% | 4.3 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 4,424 | 5,330 | 45.4% | 9.3 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 3,654 | 3,735 | 49.5% | 1.1 pts |
| 2000 | Democratic | 5,539 | 4,575 | 54.8% | 9.5 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 5,131 | 3,114 | 62.2% | 24.5 pts |
| 2004 | Democratic | 7,512 | 4,758 | 61.2% | 22.4 pts |
| 2006 | Democratic | 4,618 | 3,221 | 58.9% | 17.8 pts |
| 2008 | Democratic | 6,697 | 5,339 | 55.6% | 11.3 pts |
| 2010 | Democratic | 4,279 | 3,836 | 52.7% | 5.5 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 8,777 | 5,929 | 59.7% | 19.4 pts |
| 2014 | Democratic | 5,484 | 3,021 | 64.5% | 29.0 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 10,404 | 5,058 | 67.3% | 34.6 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 11,189 | 4,280 | 72.3% | 44.7 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Utah House District 40 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held Utah House District 40 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 44.7 points.
Which parties have held Utah House District 40 since 1972?
Since 1972, Utah House District 40 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Utah House District 40?
The closest two-party margin on record for Utah House District 40 was 1998, at just 1.1 percentage points.