1924 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1924 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Clarence Morley defeated Democratic incumbent William Ellery Sweet with 51.92% of the vote.

1924 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Clarence Morley William Ellery Sweet
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 178,078 151,041
Percentage 51.92% 44.04%

Governor before election

William Ellery Sweet
Democratic

Elected Governor

Clarence Morley
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1924.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Ellery Sweet 43,160 100.00
Total votes 43,160 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Clarence Morley 57,152
Republican Robert F. Rockwell 51,976
Republican Earl Cooley 7,712
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Clarence Morley, Republican
  • William Ellery Sweet, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Frank Cass, Farmer–Labor
  • William R. Dietrich, Workers
  • Louis E. Leeder, Independent

Results

1924 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Clarence Morley 178,078 51.92%
Democratic William Ellery Sweet 151,041 44.04%
Farmer–Labor Frank Cass 10,843 3.16%
Workers William R. Dietrich 1,582 0.46%
Independent Louis E. Leeder 1,418 0.41%
Majority 27,037
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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