The 1944 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican John Charles Vivian defeated Democratic nominee Roy Phelix Best with 52.40% of the vote.
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County results Vivian: 50-60% 60-70% Best: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on September 12, 1944.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 34,081 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 34,081 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John Charles Vivian (incumbent) | 43,227 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 43,227 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John Charles Vivian (incumbent) | 259,862 | 52.40% | -3.83% | |
Democratic | Roy Phelix Best | 236,086 | 47.60% | +4.19% | |
Majority | 23,777 | 4.80% | -8.02% | ||
Turnout | 495,947 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |