1974 Colorado gubernatorial election
The 1974 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Richard Lamm defeated incumbent Republican John D. Vanderhoof with 53.22% of the vote. This is the last time that an incumbent governor of Colorado lost re-election.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard Lamm, State Representative from Denver
- Thomas T. Farley, State Representative from Pueblo
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Vanderhoof, incumbent Governor
- Bill Daniels, businessman
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Richard Lamm, Democratic
- John D. Vanderhoof, Republican
- Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition
- Lann Meyers, U.S. Labor