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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1926.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Billy Adams, State Senator
- Samuel W. Johnson
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Oliver Henry Shoup, former Governor
- John F. Vivian
- Carl S. Milliken, Secretary of State of Colorado
Results
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
References
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