1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1954 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic nominee Edwin C. Johnson defeated Republican nominee Donald G. Brotzman with 53.56% of the vote.

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Edwin C. Johnson Donald G. Brotzman
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 262,205 227,335
Percentage 53.56% 46.44%
County Results
Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Brotzman:      50–60%
Governor before election

Daniel I. J. Thornton
Republican

 Elected Governor

Edwin C. Johnson
Democratic

Elections in Colorado

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edwin C. Johnson 118,824 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Donald G. Brotzman 69,740 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Edwin C. Johnson, Democratic
  • Donald G. Brotzman, Republican

Results
1954 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Edwin C. Johnson 262,205 53.56%
Republican Donald G. Brotzman 227,335 46.44%
Majority 34,870
Turnout 489,540
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1954" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1954. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
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