1914 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1914 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee George Alfred Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Thomas M. Patterson with 48.67% of the vote.

1914 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914

Nominee George Alfred Carlson Thomas M. Patterson Edward P. Costigan Party Republican Democratic Progressive Popular vote 129,096 90,640 32,920 Percentage 48.67% 34.17% 12.41%

Governor before election Elias M. Ammons Democratic Elected Governor George Alfred Carlson Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 8, 1914.[1]

Candidates

• Thomas M. Patterson, former United States Senator
• Barnette T. Napier

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Thomas M. Patterson	29,638
	Democratic	Barnette T. Napier	16,194
Total votes

Candidates

• George Alfred Carlson, Fort Collins District Attorney
• Samuel D. Nicholson, former Mayor of Leadville
• Frank C. Goudy, Denver District Attorney

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George Alfred Carlson	16,963
	Republican	Samuel D. Nicholson	15,264
	Republican	Frank C. Goudy	10,862
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George Alfred Carlson, Republican
• Thomas M. Patterson, Democratic

Other candidates

• Edward P. Costigan, Progressive
• Abraham Marions, Socialist
• L. D. Hosman, Socialist Labor

Results

1914 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Alfred Carlson	129,096	48.67%
	Democratic	Thomas M. Patterson	90,640	34.17%
	Progressive	Edward P. Costigan	32,920	12.41%
	Socialist	Abraham Marions	10,516	3.97%
	Socialist Labor	L. D. Hosman	2,067	0.78%
Majority			38,456
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1914" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1914. Retrieved May 9, 2020.