Some polls even showed the president leading by single digits against Biden, likely indicating a closer than normal contest in this traditionally Republican stronghold.

In past elections, Utah has often given massive support to Republican candidates, including having awarded George W. Bush and Mitt Romney over 70% of the vote in 2004 and 2012, respectively.

He performed strongly in rural areas, as well as in some larger counties like Utah (Provo), Davis (Farmington), and Weber (Ogden).

Trump improved over his 45.5% plurality win in 2016, due in part to the lack of a strong third-party presence, as Evan McMullin had earned 21.5% of the vote in 2016 but did not run in 2020; he endorsed Biden.

[8] Utah was one of the six states (along with Arkansas, Nevada, California, Florida, and Hawaii) as well as the District of Columbia, in which Trump's share of the vote increased from 2016.