1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

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.

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954

Nominee Edwin C. Johnson Donald G. Brotzman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 262,205 227,335 Percentage 53.56% 46.44%

County Results Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Brotzman:      50–60%

Governor before election Daniel I. J. Thornton Republican Elected Governor Edwin C. Johnson Democratic

Primary elections

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

Candidates

• Edwin C. Johnson, United States Senator

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edwin C. Johnson	118,824	100.00

Candidates

• Donald G. Brotzman, State Senator

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%
	Republican	Donald G. Brotzman	227,335	46.44%
Majority			34,870
Turnout			489,540
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1954" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1954. Retrieved January 8, 2020.