1920 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1920 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Oliver Henry Shoup defeated Democratic nominee James M. Collins with 59.55% of the vote.

1920 Colorado gubernatorial election
November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Oliver Henry Shoup James M. Collins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 174,488 108,738
Percentage 59.55% 37.11%
Governor before election

Oliver Henry Shoup
Republican

 Elected Governor

Oliver Henry Shoup
Republican

Elections in Colorado

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1920.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates
  • James M. Collins

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James M. Collins 32,400 100.00
Total votes 32,400 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Oliver Henry Shoup 66,692
Republican Robert H. Higgins 21,566
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Oliver Henry Shoup, Republican
  • James M. Collins, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William Penn Collins, Farmer–Labor

Results
1920 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Oliver Henry Shoup 174,488 59.55%
Democratic James M. Collins 108,738 37.11%
Farmer–Labor William Penn Collins 9,804 3.35%
Majority 65,750
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1920" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1920. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
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