The 1916 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Democratic nominee Julius Caldeen Gunter defeated Republican incumbent George Alfred Carlson with 53.27% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1916.
Democratic primary
Candidates Julius Caldeen Gunter, former associate justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
Results
Republican primary
Candidates George Alfred Carlson, incumbent governor Samuel D. Nicholson, former mayor of Leadville
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Julius Caldeen Gunter, Democratic George Alfred Carlson, Republican
Other candidates C. Goddard, Socialist Louis E. Leeder, Independent
Results
References