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The1966 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. IncumbentRepublicanJohn Arthur Love defeatedDemocratic nomineeRobert Lee Knous with 54.05% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Lee Knous | 87,831 | 100.00 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Arthur Love (incumbent) | 79,919 | 100.00 | |
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Arthur Love (incumbent) | 356,730 | 54.05% | −2.62% | |
| Democratic | Robert Lee Knous | 287,132 | 43.50% | +0.86% | |
| Independent | Levi Martinez | 16,201 | 2.45% | ||
| Majority | 69,598 | 10.55% | −3.48% | ||
| Turnout | 660,063 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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