1928 Colorado gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1928 United States gubernatorial elections.

1928 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928

Nominee Billy Adams William L. Boatright Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 240,160 114,067 Percentage 67.05% 31.85%

County results Adams:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Boatright:      50–60%

Governor before election Billy Adams Democratic Elected Governor Billy Adams Democratic

The 1928 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat Billy Adams defeated Republican nominee William L. Boatright with 67.05% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1928.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Billy Adams, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Billy Adams (incumbent)	42,937	100.00
Total votes			42,937	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• William L. Boatright, Colorado Attorney General
• Clarence P. Dodge, Newspaper publisher

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William L. Boatright	51,530	63.4%
	Republican	Clarence P. Dodge	29,693	36.6%
Total votes			81,223

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Billy Adams, Democratic
• William L. Boatright, Republican

Other candidates

• Samuel A. Garth, Socialist
• Vera Jane Pease, Farmer–Labor
• George J. Saul, Workers

Results

1928 Colorado gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Billy Adams (incumbent)	240,160	67.05%	+7.21%
	Republican	William L. Boatright	114,067	31.85%	−6.26%
	Socialist	Samuel A. Garth	1,873	0.52%	+0.03%
	Farmer–Labor	Vera Jane Pease	1,233	0.34%	−0.96%
	Workers	George J. Saul	852	0.24%	+0.05%
Majority			126,093	35.20%	+13.47%
Turnout			358,185
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1928" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1928. Retrieved April 6, 2020.