1962 Colorado gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1962 Colorado gubernatorial election
Country:Colorado
Type:Presidential
Flag Year:1911
Previous Election:1958 Colorado gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1958
Next Election:1966 Colorado gubernatorial election
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 6, 1962
Image1:File:John A. Love (CO).png
Nominee1:John Arthur Love
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:349,342
Percentage1:56.67%
Nominee2:Stephen McNichols
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:262,890
Percentage2:42.64%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Stephen McNichols
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Arthur Love
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1962 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Republican nominee John Arthur Love defeated Democratic incumbent Stephen McNichols with 56.67% of the vote., this was the last time Pueblo County voted for the Republican candidate.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1962 . . 1962 . January 5, 2020.