1986 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1986 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic nominee Roy Romer defeated Republican nominee Ted L. Strickland with 58.20% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 12, 1986.

Candidates

 * Roy Romer, Colorado State Treasurer

Candidates

 * Ted L. Strickland, State Senator, and former Lieutenant Governor
 * Steve Schuck, businessman
 * Bob Kirscht, State Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Roy Romer, Democratic
 * Ted L. Strickland, Republican

Other candidates
 * Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition