1916 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1916 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Julius Caldeen Gunter defeated incumbent Republican George Alfred Carlson with 53.27% of the vote.

1916 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Julius Caldeen Gunter George Alfred Carlson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 151,912 117,723
Percentage 53.27% 41.28%

Governor before election

George Alfred Carlson
Republican

Elected Governor

Julius Caldeen Gunter
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1916.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julius Caldeen Gunter 39,569 100.00
Total votes 39,569 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George Alfred Carlson 42,003
Republican Samuel D. Nicholson 38,878
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Julius Caldeen Gunter, Democratic
  • George Alfred Carlson, Republican

Other candidates

  • C. Goddard, Socialist
  • Louis E. Leeder, Independent

Results

1916 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Julius Caldeen Gunter 151,912 53.27%
Republican George Alfred Carlson 117,723 41.28%
Socialist C. Goddard 12,495 4.38%
Independent Louis E. Leeder 3,025 1.06%
Majority 34,189
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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