1944 Colorado gubernatorial election
The 1944 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican John Charles Vivian defeated Democratic nominee Roy Phelix Best with 52.40% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1944.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Roy Phelix Best, Colorado State Penitentiary Warden
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 34,081 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 34,081 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Charles Vivian, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Charles Vivian | 43,227 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 43,227 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John Charles Vivian, Republican
- Roy Phelix Best, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Republican | John Charles Vivian | 259,862 | 52.40% | ||
| Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 236,086 | 47.60% | ||
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References
- "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1944" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1944. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
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