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The 1962 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Arthur Love defeated Democratic incumbent Stephen McNichols with 56.67% of the vote. As of 2022, this was the last time Pueblo County voted for the Republican candidate.[original research?]

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stephen McNichols (incumbent) 69,435 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Arthur Love 66,027 59.63
Republican David A. Hamil 44,693 40.37
Total votes 110,720 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John Arthur Love, Republican
  • Stephen McNichols, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor
  • Stephen L. DeArvil, Independent

Results

1962 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Arthur Love 349,342 56.67% +15.08%
Democratic Stephen McNichols (incumbent) 262,890 42.64% -14.77%
Socialist Labor Louis K. Stephens 2,511 0.41%
Independent Stephen L. DeArvil 1,738 0.28%
Majority 86,452 14.03%
Turnout 616,481
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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