1974 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1974 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Richard Lamm defeated incumbent Republican John D. Vanderhoof with 53.22% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.

Candidates

 * Richard Lamm, State Representative from Denver
 * Thomas T. Farley, State Representative from Pueblo

Candidates

 * John Vanderhoof, incumbent Governor
 * Bill Daniels, businessman

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Richard Lamm, Democratic
 * John D. Vanderhoof, Republican

Other candidates
 * Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition
 * Lann Meyers, U.S. Labor