en 1954 Colorado gubernatorial election

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election
	County results ; Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%; Brotzman: 50–60%
Governor before election; Daniel I. J. Thornton; Republican	Elected Governor ; Edwin C. Johnson; Democratic

The 1954 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Democratic nominee Edwin C. Johnson defeated Republican nominee Donald G. Brotzman with 53.56% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1954.^[1]

Democratic primary results^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edwin C. Johnson	118,824	100.00

Republican primary results^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donald G. Brotzman	69,740	100.00

1954 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edwin C. Johnson	262,205	53.56%	+11.14%
	Republican	Donald G. Brotzman	227,335	46.44%	−10.64%
Majority			34,870	7.12%
Turnout			489,540
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing