1948 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1948 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Democrat William Lee Knous defeated Republican nominee David A. Hamil with 66.33% of the vote.

1948 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948

Nominee William Lee Knous David A. Hamil Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 332,752 168,928 Percentage 66.33% 33.67%

County results Knous:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Hamil:      50-60%

Governor before election William Lee Knous Democratic Elected Governor William Lee Knous Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1948.[1]

Candidates

• William Lee Knous, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William Lee Knous	106,156	100.00

Candidates

• David A. Hamil, State Representative

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	David A. Hamil	81,267	100.00

General election

Candidates

• William Lee Knous, Democratic
• David A. Hamil, Republican

Results

1948 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	William Lee Knous	332,752	66.33%
	Republican	David A. Hamil	168,928	33.67%
Majority			163,824
Turnout			501,680
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1948" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1948. Retrieved February 12, 2020.