The 2014 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Colorado, concurrently with the election to Colorado's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper and Lieutenant Governor Joseph Garcia were elected to a second term in office, narrowly defeating Republican former U.S. representative Bob Beauprez and his running mate, Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella, by 68,000 votes.
Democratic primary John Hickenlooper was the only Democrat to file to run, and thus at the Democratic state assembly on April 12, 2014, he was renominated unopposed.
Candidates
Nominee John Hickenlooper, incumbent governor
Results
Republican primary At the Republican state assembly on April 12, 2014, Mike Kopp and Scott Gessler received 34% and 33% of the votes of over 3,900 delegates, respectively, thus winning a place on the ballot. Greg Brophy, Steve House and Roni Bell Sylvester received 19%, 13% and 2%, respectively, falling short of the 30% needed to qualify for the ballot. Bob Beauprez and Tom Tancredo did not contest the assembly vote, instead petitioning their way onto the ballot.
Candidates
Declared Bob Beauprez, former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2006 Scott Gessler, Secretary of State of Colorado Mike Kopp, former Minority Leader of the Colorado Senate Running mate: Vera Ortegon, biologist and former Pueblo City Councillor Tom Tancredo, former U.S. representative and Constitution Party nominee for governor in 2010
Eliminated at convention Greg Brophy, state senator Steve House, healthcare consultant and Chairman of the Adams County Republican Party"Adams County Republican Party Leadership" Roni Bell Sylvester, rancher
Withdrew Jason Clark, money manager and independent candidate for governor in 2010 Steve Laffey, former mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island and candidate for the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island in 2006 (running for CO-04)
Declined George Brauchler, Arapahoe County District Attorney Dan Caplis, radio host Cory Gardner, U.S. representative (running for the U.S. Senate) Jennifer George, attorney Cheri Gerou, state representative Victor Mitchell, former state representative Ellen Roberts, state senator Bob Schaffer, former U.S. representative, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2008 Lang Sias, former Navy fighter pilot (running for the State Senate) Walker Stapleton, Colorado State Treasurer (running for re-election) John Suthers, Colorado Attorney General
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobBeauprez GregBrophy ScottGessler SteveHouse MikeKopp JimRundberg Roni BellSylvester TomTancredo Other UndecidedMagellan*Magellan* May 28–29, 2014 >900 ± 3% 25% — 13% — 10% — — 27% — 25%PPPPPP March 13–16, 2014 255 ± 6.1% 20% 7% 18% 3% 8% — 1% 24% — 18%PPPPPP December 3–4, 2013 335 ± 5.2% — 9% 15% 2% 3% 3% — 34% — 33% * Poll for the Bob Beauprez campaign
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee Matthew Hess, IT systems administrator
Green primary
Candidates Harry Hempy, software engineer and progressive activist
Unsuccessful Bill Bartlett, co-chair of the Green Party of Colorado
Independents
Candidates
Declared Mike Dunafon, Mayor of Glendale Paul N. Fiorino, performing arts teacher and perennial candidate
Withdrew Jim Rundberg, businessman
General election
Candidates
Bob Beauprez (R), former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2006 Running mate: Jill Repella, Douglas County Commissioner Mike Dunafon (I), Mayor of Glendale Running mate: Robin Roberts, president of Pikes Peak National Bank Paul Fiorino (I), performing arts teacher, former director of the Pueblo Ballet and Independent candidate for governor in 2006 and 2010 Running mate: Charles Whitley, retired military, arts advocate and publisher Marcus Giavanni (write-in), internet developer, entrepreneur, musician Running mate: Joshua Yballa Matthew Hess (L), IT systems administrator Running mate: Brandon Young, photographer, graphic designer and political activist Harry Hempy (G), software engineer and progressive activist Running mate: Scott Olson John Hickenlooper (D), incumbent governor Running mate: Joseph Garcia, incumbent lieutenant governor
Debates Complete video of debate, September 30, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 24, 2014 - C-SPAN
Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics November 3, 2014
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror John BobBeauprez (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2014 739 ± 3.6% 46% 46% 5%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0%, Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 3% 48% 49% — 3%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 28 – November 2, 2014 815 ± 3.4% 43% 45% 7%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Matthew Hess (L) 3%, Other 1% 6% 43% 45% 5%Harry Hempy (G) 4%, Other 1% 7% 44% 45% 5%Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 7%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,417 ± 3.3% 44% 42% 4% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 28–29, 2014 573 ± ? 47% 47% — 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 27–29, 2014 618 ± 4% 46% 46% 4%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 4%Vox Populi PollingVox Populi Polling October 26–27, 2014 642 ± 3.9% 49% 44% — 7%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 22–27, 2014 844 ± 3.4% 40% 45% 6%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 4% 9% 41% 46% 4%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Other 1% 9% 40% 45% 5% 9%Strategies 360Strategies 360 October 20–25, 2014 604 ± 4% 46% 43% 2% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 21–23, 2014 966 ± 3% 47% 49% 1% 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,611 ± 4% 48% 44% 1% 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 18–22, 2014 755 LV ± 3.6% 46% 41% 7%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 6% 953 RV ± 3.2% 46% 38% 8%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 9%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University October 18–21, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 45.4% 3%Mike Dunafon (I) 0.4%, Paul Fiorino (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 0.6%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 7.6%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 15–21, 2014 974 ± 3.1% 45% 44% 4%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 1%, Other 1% 7% 45% 45% 3%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Other 1% 7% 45% 44% 3%Matthew Hess (L) 2%, Other 1% 8%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 17–20, 2014 431 ± 4.7% 50% 43% 3% 4%IPSOSIPSOS October 13–20, 2014 1,099 ± 3.4% 46% 46% — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 16–19, 2014 778 ± 3.5% 45% 44% 5%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0%, Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 1% 7% 46% 46% — 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 16, 2014 695 ± 4% 44% 48% 6% 3%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 9–13, 2014 988 ± 3.1% 42% 46% 6%Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 5% 6% 43% 48% 2%Harry Hempy (G) 7% 43% 46% 5% 6%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 9–13, 2014 665 ± 4% 49% 48% — 3%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 9–12, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 45% 44% 4%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 0%, Matthew Hess (L) 3% 6%High Point UniversityHigh Point University October 4–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 44% 46% 6% 4%Fox NewsFox News October 4–7, 2014 739 ± 3.5% 42% 42% 6% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 1,634 ± 3% 49% 45% 1% 5%Rasmussen Reports September 29–30, 2014 950 ± 3% 50% 46% 2% 3%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 16–17, 2014 657 ± 4% 43% 48% 5% 4%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University September 13–16, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 40.8% 6%Mike Dunafon (I) 1.6%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0.8%, Harry Hempy (G) 1.8%, Matthew Hess (L) 1.8% 10.2%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 10–15, 2014 1,211 ± 2.8% 40% 50% 7% 3% 40% 52% 4% 4% 41% 51% 5% 3%MyersMyers September 7–14, 2014 1,350 ± 2.7% 51% 44% 1% 4%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 8–10, 2014 664 ± 3.9% 45% 43% 7%Mike Dunafon (I) 2%, Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other <1% 5%Rasmussen Reports September 3–4, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 44% 45% 4% 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 2–4, 2014 795 LV ± 3.5% 43% 39% 9%Harry Hempy (G) 4%, Matthew Hess (L) 5%, Other <1% 9% 976 RV ± 3.1% 43% 36% 9% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 1,727 ± 4% 45% 45% 2% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,020 ± 3% 47% 47% 2% 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 17–20, 2014 653 ± 3.8% 44% 43% — 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac July 10–14, 2014 1,147 ± 2.9% 43% 44% 3% 10%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 8–10, 2014 1,106 ± 3% 49% 43% 6%Matthew Hess (L) 3%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist July 7–10, 2014 914 ± 3.2% 49% 43% 1% 7%Rasmussen Reports June 25–26, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 44% 4% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 17–20, 2014 618 ± ? 48% 41% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 48% 39% 1% 12%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies April 14–15, 2014 717 ± 3.7% 50% 35% 10% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 38% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 43% — 6%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) GregBrophy (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 33% — 18%Rasmussen Reports March 5–6, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 42% 33% 8% 17%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 47% 37% 1% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 44% 43% — 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 44% 38% 2% 16%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac August 15–21, 2013 1,184 ± 2.9% 47% 42% 1% 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac June 5–10, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 43% 37% 2% 18%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) CoryGardner (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 51% 40% — 9%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) ScottGessler (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 17–20, 2014 618 ± ? 48% 41% — 12%Quinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 48% 38% 1% 13%Public Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 36% — 16%Rasmussen Reports March 5–6, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 44% 38% 8% 11%Quinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 46% 40% 1% 12%Public Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 47% 40% — 12%Quinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 45% 40% 1% 14%Quinnipiac August 15–21, 2013 1,184 ± 2.9% 47% 42% 1% 11%Quinnipiac June 5–10, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 42% 40% 2% 16%Public Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 40% — 11%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) MikeKopp (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 47% 38% 1% 14%Public Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 49% 32% — 19%Quinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 47% 38% 2% 13%Public Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 45% 37% — 17%Quinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 44% 40% 2% 14%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) JaneNorton (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 39% — 12%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) WalkerStapleton (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 49% 38% — 18%
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) JohnSuthers (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 49% 39% — 11%