The 1974 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Richard Lamm defeated incumbent Republican John D. Vanderhoof with 53.22% of the vote. This is the last time that an incumbent governor of Colorado lost re-election.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.
Democratic primary
Candidates Richard Lamm, State Representative from Denver Thomas T. Farley, State Representative from Pueblo
Results
Republican primary
Candidates John Vanderhoof, incumbent Governor Bill Daniels, businessman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Richard Lamm, Democratic John D. Vanderhoof, Republican
Other candidates Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition Lann Meyers, U.S. Labor
Results
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