1926 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1926 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1926 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Democratic nominee Billy Adams defeated Republican nominee Oliver Henry Shoup with 59.84% of the vote.

1926 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 2, 1926

Nominee Billy Adams Oliver Henry Shoup Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 183,342 116,756 Percentage 59.84% 38.11%

County results Adams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Shoup:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Clarence Morley Republican Elected Governor Billy Adams Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1926.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Billy Adams, State Senator
• Samuel W. Johnson

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Billy Adams	41,629	77.7%
	Democratic	Samuel W. Johnson	11,922	22.3%
Total votes			53,511

Republican primary

Candidates

• Oliver Henry Shoup, former Governor
• John F. Vivian
• Carl S. Milliken, Secretary of State of Colorado

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Oliver Henry Shoup	58,639	49.7%
	Republican	John F. Vivian	43,685	37.0%
	Republican	Carl S. Milliken	15,658	13.3%
Total votes			117,982

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Billy Adams, Democratic
• Oliver Henry Shoup, Republican

Other candidates

• Frank Cass, Farmer–Labor
• Edward F. Wright, Socialist
• William R. Dietrich, Workers
• Barney Haughey, Independent

Results

1926 Colorado gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Billy Adams	183,342	59.84%	+15.80%
	Republican	Oliver Henry Shoup	116,756	38.11%	−13.81%
	Farmer–Labor	Frank Cass	3,919	1.28%	−1.88%
	Socialist	Edward F. Wright	1,508	0.49%
	Workers	William R. Dietrich	583	0.19%	−0.27%
	Independent	Barney Haughey	294	0.10%
Majority			66,586	21.73%
Turnout			306,402%
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing