For related races, see 1942 United States gubernatorial elections.
1942 Colorado gubernatorial election
← 1940
November 3, 1942
1944 →
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John Charles Vivian
Homer Bedford
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Democratic
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193,501
149,402
Percentage
56.23%
43.41%
County results
Vivian: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Bedford: 50–60% 60–70%
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Ralph Lawrence Carr
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John Charles Vivian
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The 1942 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee John Charles Vivian defeated Democratic nominee Homer Bedford with 56.23% of the vote.
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