1990 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1990 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1990 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat Roy Romer defeated Republican nominee John Andrews with 61.89% of the vote.

1990 Colorado gubernatorial election

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Nominee Roy Romer John Andrews Party Democratic Republican Running mate Mike Callihan Lillian Bickel Popular vote 626,032 358,403 Percentage 61.89% 35.43%

County results Romer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Andrews:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Roy Romer Democratic Elected Governor Roy Romer Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 14, 1990.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Roy Romer, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Roy Romer (incumbent)	165,164	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Andrews, businessman

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Andrews	156,418	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Roy Romer, Democratic
• John Andrews, Republican

Other candidates

• David Aitken, Libertarian
• David Livingston, Prohibition

Results

1990 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Roy Romer (incumbent)	626,032	61.89%	+3.69%
	Republican	John Andrews	358,403	35.43%	−5.60%
	Libertarian	David Aitken	18,930	1.87%
	Prohibition	David Livingston	7,907	0.78%	+0.01%
Majority			267,629	26.46%	+9.29%
Turnout			1,011,272
	Democratic hold		Swing