1962 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1962 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1962 Colorado gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Arthur Love Stephen McNichols Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 349,342 262,890 Percentage 56.67% 42.64%

County results Love:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% McNichols:      50–60%

Governor before election Stephen McNichols Democratic Elected Governor John Arthur Love Republican

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Stephen McNichols, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Stephen McNichols (incumbent)	69,435	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Arthur Love, former President of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
• David A. Hamil, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Arthur Love	66,027	59.63
	Republican	David A. Hamil	44,693	40.37
Total votes			110,720	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John Arthur Love, Republican
• Stephen McNichols, Democratic

Other candidates

• Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor
• Stephen L. DeArvil, Independent

Results

1962 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Arthur Love	349,342	56.67%	+15.08%
	Democratic	Stephen McNichols (incumbent)	262,890	42.64%	−14.77%
	Socialist Labor	Louis K. Stephens	2,511	0.41%
	Independent	Stephen L. DeArvil	1,738	0.28%
Majority			86,452	14.03%
Turnout			616,481
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing