1970 Colorado gubernatorial election
Nominee
John Arthur Love
Mark Anthony Hogan
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
350,690
302,432
Percentage
52.46%
45.24%
County results
Love: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Hogan: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
John Arthur Love
Republican
Elected Governor
John Arthur Love
Republican
The 1970 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican John Arthur Love defeated Democratic nominee Mark Anthony Hogan with 52.46% of the vote. This would be the last time until 1998 that Colorado elected a Republican as Governor and also the last time Denver County , Boulder County , and San Miguel County voted for the Republican candidate.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1970.[1]
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Candidates [ ]
Major party candidates
John Arthur Love, Republican
Mark Anthony Hogan, Democratic
Other candidates
Albert Gurule, La Raza Unida
Walter R. Plankinton, American Independent
James Lauderdale, Socialist Workers
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