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.
1944 Colorado gubernatorial election |
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| | | Nominee | John Charles Vivian | Roy Phelix Best | |
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Party | Republican | Democratic |
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Popular vote | 259,862 | 236,086 |
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Percentage | 52.40% | 47.60% |
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![Colorado Governor Election Results by County, 1944.svg](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) County results Vivian: 50-60% 60-70% Best: 50–60% |
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Primary elections were held on September 12, 1944.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results [1]Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 34,081 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 34,081 | 100.00 |
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Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results [1]Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
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| Republican | John Charles Vivian (incumbent) | 43,227 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 43,227 | 100.00 |
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