1928 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1928 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat Billy Adams defeated Republican nominee William L. Boatright with 67.05% of the vote.

1928 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Billy Adams William L. Boatright
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 240,160 114,067
Percentage 67.05% 31.85%

Governor before election

Billy Adams
Democratic

Elected Governor

Billy Adams
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1928.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Billy Adams 42,937 100.00
Total votes 42,937 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William L. Boatright 51,530
Republican Clarence P. Dodge 29,693
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Billy Adams, Democratic
  • William L. Boatright, Republican

Other candidates

  • Samuel A. Garth, Socialist
  • Vera Jane Pease, Farmer–Labor
  • George J. Saul, Workers

Results

1928 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Billy Adams 240,160 67.05%
Republican William L. Boatright 114,067 31.85%
Socialist Samuel A. Garth 1,873 0.52%
Farmer–Labor Vera Jane Pease 1,233 0.34%
Workers George J. Saul 852 0.24%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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