The 1952 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Daniel I. J. Thornton defeated Democratic nominee John W. Metzger with 57.08% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.
Democratic primary
Candidates John W. Metzger, former Colorado Attorney General Wilkie Ham, State Senator Ben Bezoff, State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton, incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton, Republican John W. Metzger, Democratic
Other candidates Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor
Results
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