1944 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1944 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican John Charles Vivian defeated Democratic nominee Roy Phelix Best with 52.40% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1944.

Candidates

 * Roy Phelix Best, Colorado State Penitentiary Warden

Candidates

 * John Charles Vivian, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * John Charles Vivian, Republican
 * Roy Phelix Best, Democratic