The 1982 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat Richard Lamm defeated Republican nominee John Fuhr with 65.69% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 14, 1982.

Democratic primary

Candidates Richard Lamm, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates John Fuhr, former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Richard Lamm, Democratic John Fuhr, Republican

Other candidates Paul K. Grant, Libertarian Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition Alan Gummerson, Socialist Workers

Results

References