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The 1954 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic nominee Edwin C. Johnson defeated Republican nominee Donald G. Brotzman with 53.56% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edwin C. Johnson 118,824 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Donald G. Brotzman 69,740 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Edwin C. Johnson, Democratic
  • Donald G. Brotzman, Republican

Results

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edwin C. Johnson 262,205 53.56% +11.14%
Republican Donald G. Brotzman 227,335 46.44% -10.64%
Majority 34,870 7.12%
Turnout 489,540
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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