1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1954 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1954 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic nominee Edwin C. Johnson defeated Republican nominee Donald G. Brotzman with 53.56% of the vote.

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →

Nominee Edwin C. Johnson Donald G. Brotzman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 262,205 227,335 Percentage 53.56% 46.44%

County results Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Brotzman:      50–60%

Governor before election Daniel I. J. Thornton Republican Elected Governor Edwin C. Johnson Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1954.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edwin C. Johnson, United States Senator

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edwin C. Johnson	118,824	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Donald G. Brotzman, State Senator

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donald G. Brotzman	69,740	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edwin C. Johnson, Democratic
• Donald G. Brotzman, Republican

Results

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edwin C. Johnson	262,205	53.56%	+11.14%
	Republican	Donald G. Brotzman	227,335	46.44%	−10.64%
Majority			34,870	7.12%
Turnout			489,540
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing