1944 Colorado gubernatorial election
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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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November 7, 1944
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 County results Vivian: 50–60% 60–70% Best: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Charles Vivian (incumbent) | 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 | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Charles Vivian (incumbent) | 259,862 | 52.40% | −3.83% | |
| Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 236,086 | 47.60% | +4.19% | |
| Majority | 23,777 | 4.80% | −8.02% | ||
| Turnout | 495,947 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||