1966 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1966 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican John Arthur Love defeated Democratic nominee Robert Lee Knous with 54.05% of the vote.

1966 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966

Nominee John Arthur Love Robert Lee Knous Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 356,730 287,132 Percentage 54.05% 43.50%

County Results Love:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Knous:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John Arthur Love Republican Elected Governor John Arthur Love Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Robert Lee Knous, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Robert Lee Knous	87,831	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Arthur Love, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Arthur Love	79,919	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John Arthur Love, Republican
• Robert Lee Knous, Democratic

Other candidates

• Levi Martinez, Independent

Results

1966 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	John Arthur Love	356,730	54.05%
	Democratic	Robert Lee Knous	287,132	43.50%
	Independent	Levi Martinez	16,201	2.45%
Majority			69,598
Turnout			660,063
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1966" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1966. Retrieved December 30, 2019.