1970 Colorado gubernatorial election
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
s were held on September 8, 1970.Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Arthur Love, incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John Arthur Love, Republican
- Mark Anthony Hogan, Democratic
Other candidates