Thornton:      50-60%      60-70% Walter Walford Johnson Democratic Daniel I. J. Thornton Republican The 1950 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

Republican nominee Daniel I. J. Thornton defeated Democratic incumbent Walter Walford Johnson with 52.43% of the vote.

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1950.

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