The 1986 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic nominee Roy Romer defeated Republican nominee Ted L. Strickland with 58.20% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 12, 1986.
Democratic primary
Candidates Roy Romer, Colorado State Treasurer
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Ted L. Strickland, State Senator, and former Lieutenant Governor Steve Schuck, businessman Bob Kirscht, State Representative
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Roy Romer, Democratic Ted L. Strickland, Republican
Other candidates Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition
Results
References