1950 Colorado gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Walter Walford Johnson, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Daniel I. J. Thornton
 * Ray H. Brannaman

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Daniel I. J. Thornton, Republican
 * Walter Walford Johnson, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Louis K. Stephens, Socialist Labor