1974 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1974 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Richard Lamm defeated incumbent Republican John D. Vanderhoof with 53.22% of the vote.

1974 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Richard Lamm John Vanderhoof
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 441,199 378,907
Percentage 53.22% 45.71%

County Results
Lamm:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%
     70–80%
Vanderhoof:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John Vanderhoof
Republican

Elected Governor

Richard Lamm
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard Lamm 120,452 58.69
Democratic Thomas T. Farley 84,796 41.31
Total votes 205,248 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Vanderhoof 94,334 60.46
Republican Bill Daniels 61,691 39.54
Total votes 156,025 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Richard Lamm, Democratic
  • John D. Vanderhoof, Republican

Other candidates

  • Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition
  • Lann Meyers, U.S. Labor

Results

1974 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Richard Lamm 441,199 53.22%
Republican John D. Vanderhoof 378,907 45.71%
Prohibition Earl F. Dodge Jr. 6,419 0.77%
U.S. Labor Lann Meyers 2,307 0.28%
Majority 62,292
Turnout 828,968
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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