The 1950 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Daniel I. J. Thornton defeated Democratic incumbent Walter Walford Johnson with 52.43% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1950.
Democratic primary
Candidates Walter Walford Johnson, incumbent Governor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton Ray H. Brannaman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Daniel I. J. Thornton, Republican Walter Walford Johnson, Democratic
Other candidates Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor
Results
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