1920 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1920 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Oliver Henry Shoup defeated Democratic nominee James M. Collins with 59.55% of the vote.

1920 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1920

Nominee Oliver Henry Shoup James M. Collins Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 174,488 108,738 Percentage 59.55% 37.11%

Governor before election Oliver Henry Shoup Republican Elected Governor Oliver Henry Shoup Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1920.[1]

Candidates

• James M. Collins

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James M. Collins	32,400	100.00
Total votes			32,400	100.00

Candidates

• Oliver Henry Shoup, incumbent Governor
• Robert H. Higgins, former Colorado State Treasurer

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Oliver Henry Shoup	66,692
	Republican	Robert H. Higgins	21,566
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Oliver Henry Shoup, Republican
• James M. Collins, Democratic

Other candidates

• William Penn Collins, Farmer–Labor

Results

1920 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Oliver Henry Shoup	174,488	59.55%
	Democratic	James M. Collins	108,738	37.11%
	Farmer–Labor	William Penn Collins	9,804	3.35%
Majority			65,750
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1920" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1920. Retrieved April 26, 2020.