The 2016 Utah Senate election was held on November 8, 2016. Fifteen Senate seats were up for election. Prior to the election, the Republicans held a majority.
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15 of the 29 seats in the Utah State Senate 15 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results: Republican gain Republican hold Democratic hold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Affiliation | Candidates | Votes | Vote % | Seats Won | Seats After | |
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Republican | 15 | 404,023 | 74.82% | 14 ( 1) | 24 | |
Democratic | 10 | 123,078 | 22.79% | 1 | 5 | |
Independent American | 2 | 6,824 | 1.26% | 0 | ||
Libertarian | 2 | 6,042 | 1.12% | 0 ( 1) | ||
Total | 29 | 539,967 | 100% | 15 | 29 |
The election took place on November 8, 2016. Candidate list and results from the Lieutenant Governor of Utah.[1][2]