1914 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1914 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1914 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee George Alfred Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Thomas M. Patterson with 48.67% of the vote.

1914 Colorado gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Alfred Carlson Thomas M. Patterson Edward P. Costigan Party Republican Democratic Progressive Popular vote 129,096 90,640 32,920 Percentage 48.67% 34.17% 12.41%

County results Carlson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Patterson:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election Elias M. Ammons Democratic Elected Governor George Alfred Carlson Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 8, 1914.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Thomas M. Patterson, former United States Senator
• Barnette T. Napier

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Thomas M. Patterson	29,638
	Democratic	Barnette T. Napier	16,194
Total votes

Republican primary

Candidates

• George Alfred Carlson, Fort Collins District Attorney
• Samuel D. Nicholson, former Mayor of Leadville
• Frank C. Goudy, Denver District Attorney

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George Alfred Carlson	16,963
	Republican	Samuel D. Nicholson	15,264
	Republican	Frank C. Goudy	10,862
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George Alfred Carlson, Republican
• Thomas M. Patterson, Democratic

Other candidates

• Edward P. Costigan, Progressive
• Abraham Marions, Socialist
• L. D. Hosman, Socialist Labor

Results

1914 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Alfred Carlson	129,096	48.67%	+24.96%
	Democratic	Thomas M. Patterson	90,640	34.17%	−8.74%
	[[Progressive|Progressive]]	Edward P. Costigan	32,920	12.41%	−12.47%
	Socialist	Abraham Marions	10,516	3.97%	−2.12%
	Socialist Labor	L. D. Hosman	2,067	0.78%	+0.61%
Majority			38,456	14.50%
Turnout			265,239
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing