Thornton:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Daniel I. J. Thornton Republican Daniel I. J. Thornton Republican The 1952 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Republican Daniel I. J. Thornton defeated Democratic nominee John W. Metzger with 57.08% of the vote.

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.

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