1948 Colorado gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Colorado gubernatorial election
Country:Colorado
Flag Year:1911
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Colorado gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1950 Colorado gubernatorial election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Nominee1:William Lee Knous
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:332,752
Percentage1:66.33%
Nominee2:David A. Hamil
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:168,928
Percentage2:33.67%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:William Lee Knous
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William Lee Knous
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1948 . . 1948 . February 12, 2020.