The 1950 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Daniel I. J. Thornton defeated Democratic incumbent Walter Walford Johnson with 52.43% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1950.

Democratic primary

Candidates Walter Walford Johnson, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton Ray H. Brannaman

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton, Republican Walter Walford Johnson, Democratic

Other candidates Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor

Results

References