1970 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1970 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican John Arthur Love defeated Democratic nominee Mark Anthony Hogan with 52.46% of the vote. This would be the last time until 1998 that Colorado elected a Republican as Governor and also the last time Denver County, Boulder County, and San Miguel County voted for the Republican candidate.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1970.

Candidates

 * Mark Anthony Hogan, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * John Arthur Love, incumbent Governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John Arthur Love, Republican
 * Mark Anthony Hogan, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Albert Gurule, La Raza Unida
 * Walter R. Plankinton, American Independent
 * James Lauderdale, Socialist Workers