1956 Colorado gubernatorial election
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The 1956 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Stephen McNichols defeated Republican nominee Donald G. Brotzman with 51.34% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Stephen McNichols, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen McNichols | 104,196 | 100.00 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald G. Brotzman | 79,638 | 100.00 | |
General election
Candidates
- Stephen McNichols, Democratic
- Donald G. Brotzman, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Stephen McNichols | 331,283 | 51.34% | -2.22% | |
| Republican | Donald G. Brotzman | 313,950 | 48.66% | +2.22% | |
| Majority | 17,333 | 2.68% | |||
| Turnout | 645,233 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1956" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1956. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
