The 1920 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Oliver Henry Shoup defeated Democratic nominee James M. Collins with 59.55% of the vote.
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County results Shoup: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Collins: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on September 14, 1920.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James M. Collins | 32,400 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 32,400 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Oliver Henry Shoup (incumbent) | 66,692 | ||
| Republican | Robert H. Higgins | 21,566 | ||
| Total votes | ||||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Oliver Henry Shoup (incumbent) | 174,488 | 59.55% | +8.40% | |
| Democratic | James M. Collins | 108,738 | 37.11% | −9.36% | |
| Farmer–Labor | William Penn Collins | 9,804 | 3.35% | N/A | |
| Majority | 65,750 | 22.44% | +17.76% | ||
| Turnout | 293,030 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
