The 1944 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent

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defeated Democratic nominee Roy Phelix Best with 52.40% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on September 12, 1944.

Democratic primary

Candidates

* Roy Phelix Best, Colorado State Penitentiary Warden

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, incumbent

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Results

General election

Candidates

*John Charles Vivian, Republican * Roy Phelix Best, Democratic

Results

References

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