The 1946 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Democratic nominee William Lee Knous defeated Republican nominee Leon Lavington with 52.11% of the vote, becoming the first Democrat to win the governorship since 1936.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 10, 1946.
Democratic primary
Candidates William Lee Knous, Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Leon Lavington, Auditor of Colorado
Results
General election
Candidates William Lee Knous, Democratic Leon Lavington, Republican
Results
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