2014 Colorado gubernatorial election

none related races 2014 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 November 2014 2014 Colorado gubernatorial election Colorado presidential no 2010 Colorado gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Colorado gubernatorial election 2018 2014 11 4 150x150px File:Governor John Hickenlooper 2015.jpg John Hickenlooper Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Garcia 1,006,433 49.30% File:Rep Bob Beauprez (cropped).jpg Bob Beauprez Republican Party (United States) Jill Repella 938,195 45.95% 250px County results 250px Congressional district results 250px Hickenlooper: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Beauprez: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Governor John Hickenlooper Democratic Party (United States) John Hickenlooper Democratic Party (United States) The 2014 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Colorado, concurrently with the election to Colorado's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper and Lieutenant Governor Joseph Garcia were elected to a second term in office, narrowly defeating Republican former U.S. representative Bob Beauprez and his running mate, Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella, by 68,000 votes. Democratic primary John Hickenlooper was the only Democrat to file to run, and thus at the Democratic state assembly on April 12, 2014, he was renominated unopposed. Candidates Nominee John Hickenlooper, incumbent governorhttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25554780/flood-recovery-rallies-democrats-they-renominate-hick-udall Flood recovery rallies Democrats as they renominate Hick, Udall April 12, 2014 April 13, 2014 The Denver Post Alison Noonhttp://gazette.com/sunrise-hickenlooper-in-rural-colorado-as-2014-race-begins/article/1504824 SUNRISE: Hickenlooper in rural Colorado as 2014 race begins August 15, 2013 August 15, 2013 The Gazette Results Democratic primary resultshttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/51557/135090/en/summary.html# CO – Election Results November 24, 2014 John Hickenlooper (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 214,403 100.00 214,403 100.00 Republican primary At the Republican state assembly on April 12, 2014, Mike Kopp and Scott Gessler received 34% and 33% of the votes of over 3,900 delegates, respectively, thus winning a place on the ballot. Greg Brophy, Steve House and Roni Bell Sylvester received 19%, 13% and 2%, respectively, falling short of the 30% needed to qualify for the ballot. Bob Beauprez and Tom Tancredo did not contest the assembly vote, instead petitioning their way onto the ballot.http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25553402/u-s-rep-cory-gardner-clear-favorite-become Rep. Cory Gardner wins big at assembly, will challenge Sen. Mark Udall April 12, 2014 April 13, 2014 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Candidates Declared Bob Beauprez, former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2006http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25250713/bob-beauprez-expected-announce-gop-gubernatorial-run Bob Beauprez expected to announce GOP gubernatorial run February 28, 2014 March 3, 2014 The Denver Post Scott Gessler, Secretary of State of Coloradohttp://www.9news.com/news/article/355604/339/Amid-flood-Gessler-announces-bid-for-governor Amid flood disaster, Scott Gessler announces bid for Colorado governor September 17, 2013 September 19, 2013 9News Colorado Brandon Rittiman https://archive.today/20130920193657/http://www.9news.com/news/article/355604/339/Amid-flood-Gessler-announces-bid-for-governor September 20, 2013 dead mdy-allhttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25553583/colorado-gop-pick-gov-hopefuls-what-could-be Mike Kopp, Scott Gessler make GOP ballot in Colorado governor's race April 12, 2014 April 13, 2014 The Denver Post Lynn Bartels Mike Kopp, former Minority Leader of the Colorado Senatehttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2013/10/01/mike-kopp-to-file-for-governors-race-today/101068/ Republican Mike Kopp to file for governor's race today October 1, 2013 October 1, 2013 The Denver Post Lynn Bartels Running mate: Vera Ortegon, biologist and former Pueblo City Councillorhttp://www.coloradoindependent.com/147733/kopp-taps-vera-ortegon-as-lieutenant-in-bid-for-governor Kopp taps Vera Ortegon as lieutenant in bid for governor June 6, 2013 July 10, 2013 Colorado Independent Tom Tancredo, former U.S. representative and Constitution Party nominee for governor in 2010http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_23306668/tancredo-running-colorado-governor Former Rep. Tancredo running for Colorado governor May 23, 2013 May 25, 2013 Associated Press The Denver Post Eliminated at convention Greg Brophy, state senatorhttp://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/994276-brophy-sets-sights-governor%3Fs-race Brophy sets sights on Governor's race July 18, 2013 July 23, 2013 The Colorado Statesman https://web.archive.org/web/20130808184444/http://coloradostatesman.com/content/994276-brophy-sets-sights-governor?s-race August 8, 2013 dead Steve House, healthcare consultant and Chairman of the Adams County Republican Party"Adams County Republican Party Leadership"http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2013/11/11/steve-house-adams-county-gop-chairman-to-run-for-governor/102509/ Steve House, Adams County GOP chair, to run for governor November 11, 2013 November 11, 2013 The Denver Post Kurtis Lee Roni Bell Sylvester, rancherhttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/02/21/roni-sylvester-colorado-governors-race/106193/#more-106193/ "Cowgirl" joins crowded GOP field for Colorado governor February 21, 2014 February 21, 2014 The Denver Post Lynn Bartels Withdrew Jason Clark, money manager and independent candidate for governor in 2010http://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2014/03/03/out-jason-clark-aka-kurt-angle-bows-out-of-colorado-governors-race-backs-beauprez/ OUT: Jason Clark (aka Kurt Angle) Bows Out of Colorado Governor's Race, Backs Beauprez March 3, 2014 April 13, 2014 Colorado Peak Politicshttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/01/24/jason-clark-colorado-governor/105360/ Jason Clark is BACK and running for Colorado governor!!!! January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 The Denver Post Steve Laffey, former mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island and candidate for the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island in 2006 (running for CO-04)http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23316377/steve-laffey-withdraws-from-colorados-gubernatorial-gop-primary Steve Laffey withdraws from Colorado's Gubernatorial GOP Primary May 24, 2013 May 25, 2013 The Denver Post Nic Turicianohttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/03/03/cory-gardner-4th-district/106529/ Race to succeed Cory Gardner in the 4th Congressional District gets more crowded March 3, 2014 March 5, 2014 The Denver Post Hugh Johnson Declined George Brauchler, Arapahoe County District Attorneyhttp://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23546432/da-george-brauchler-seriously-considering-run-colorado-governor DA George Brauchler "seriously considering" run for Colorado governor June 26, 2013 June 28, 2013 Denver Post Lynn Bartelshttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25386808/arapahoe-da-george-brauchler-endorses-crowded-gop-race Arapahoe DA George Brauchler endorses Brophy in GOP race for governor The Denver Post Bartles Lynn March 20, 2014 April 8, 2014http://www.villagerpublishing.com/district-attorney-staying-put-now/ District attorney staying put for now April 2, 2014 April 8, 2014 The Villager Newspaper Peter Jones April 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140408210900/http://www.villagerpublishing.com/district-attorney-staying-put-now/ dead Dan Caplis, radio hosthttp://www.denverpost.com/ci_22508118 Colorado governors race: GOP still searching for 2014 hopeful February 3, 2013 February 5, 2013 Denver Post Lyn Bartels Cory Gardner, U.S. representative (running for the U.S. Senate)https://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/cory-gardner-colorado-senate-bid-104002.html/ Cory Gardner to run for Senate in Colorado February 26, 2014 February 28, 2014 Politico James Hohmann Jennifer George, attorneyhttp://kdvr.com/2012/11/20/schaffer-beauprez-brophy-keeping-2014-options-open/ Schaffer, Beauprez, Brophy keeping 2014 options open November 20, 2012 November 21, 2012 KDVR Eli Stokols Cheri Gerou, state representative Victor Mitchell, former state representative Ellen Roberts, state senatorhttp://www.montrosepress.com/news/sen-ellen-roberts-announces-re-election-campaign/article_8d817fce-4e88-11e3-a3e4-0019bb2963f4.html Sen. Ellen Roberts announces re-election campaign Drew Setterholm November 16, 2013 March 21, 2014 Montrose Daily Press Bob Schaffer, former U.S. representative, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2004 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2008 Lang Sias, former Navy fighter pilot (running for the State Senate)http://coloradopols.com/diary/53634/lang-sias-laura-woods-get-ready-for-sd-19-gop-primary Lang Sias, Laura Woods "Tea" Up For SD-19 GOP Primary January 23, 2014 April 7, 2014 ColoradoPols.com Walker Stapleton, Colorado State Treasurer (running for re-election)http://kdvr.com/2013/07/11/walker-stapleton-to-seek-second-term-as-colo-treasurer/ Walker Stapleton to seek second term as Colo. Treasurer July 11, 2013 July 23, 2013 KDVR Eli Stokols John Suthers, Colorado Attorney General Endorsements Bob Beauprez Wayne Allard, former U.S. senatorhttp://www.coloradoindependent.com/146528/in-crowded-primary-gop-candidates-for-governor-tout-endorsements In crowded primary, GOP candidates for governor tout endorsements The Colorado Independent Fish Sandra March 17, 2014 April 8, 2014 Greg Brophy, state senatorhttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/05/12/former-candidate-greg-brophy-endorses-bob-beauprez/108927/ Sen. Greg Brophy endorses former rival for Colorado governor The Spot November 24, 2014 Pete Coors, Chairman of the Molson Coors Brewing Company, Chairman of MillerCoors, and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2004 Bob Greenlee, former mayor of Boulder Steve House, healthcare consultant and Chairman of the Adams County Republican Partyhttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/04/24/steve-house-endorses-bob-beauprez-governor/108505/ Steve House endorses Bob Beauprez in Colorado governor's race The Spot November 24, 2014 Gale Norton, former Colorado Attorney General and former United States Secretary of the Interior Bill Owens, former governor of Colorado Rick Perry, Governor of Texashttp://www.9news.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/20/beauprez-rick-perry-endorsement/9318795/ https://archive.today/20140629162229/http://www.9news.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/20/beauprez-rick-perry-endorsement/9318795/ dead June 29, 2014 Beauprez snags Rick Perry endorsement Brandon Rittiman, KUSA May 20, 2014 November 24, 2014 Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusettshttp://www.9news.com/story/news/politics/2014/05/13/romney-endorses-beauprez-colorado-governor-race/9037297/ Mitt Romney endorses Beauprez in GOP primary Associated Press May 13, 2014 November 24, 2014November 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes John Suthers, Colorado Attorney Generalhttp://kdvr.com/2014/03/10/suthers-backs-beauprez-for-governor/ Suthers backs Beauprez for governor KDVR Stokols Eli March 10, 2014 April 7, 2014 Greg Brophy Individuals George Brauchler, Arapahoe County District Attorney Shayne Heap, Elbert County Sheriff Mike May, former Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives Ellen Roberts, state senator Organizations Gun Rights Across America Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Scott Gessler Ken Bennett, Secretary of State of Arizonahttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2013/12/06/colorado-governors-race/103271/ Scott Gessler releases endorsements list in 2014 Republican race for governor The Denver Post Bunch Joey December 6, 2013 April 8, 2014 Eli Bremer, former chairman of the El Paso Republican Party Lois Landgraf, state representative Mark Martin, Secretary of State of Arkansas Ray Martinez, former mayor of Fort Collins Clarice Navarro, state representative Marcia Neal, member of the Colorado State Board of Education Brian Norton, Rio Grande County Sheriff George Rivera, state senator Bill Roy, former executive director of the El Paso Republican Party Bob Schaffer, former U.S. representative Lola Spradley, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives Sam Susuras, Mayor of Grand Junction Lou Vallario, Garfield County Sheriff Dave Williams, former chairman of the Chaffee County Republican Committee Kim Wyman, Secretary of State of Washington Mike Kopp William L. Armstrong, former U.S. senator Hank Brown, former U.S. senator Jane Norton, former lieutenant governor of Colorado and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 Janet Rowland, former Mesa County Commissioner and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado in 2006http://kdvr.com/2014/03/13/beauprezs-2006-running-mate-backs-rival-kopp/ Beauprez's 2006 running mate backs rival Kopp KDVR Stokols Eli March 13, 2014 April 8, 2014 Roni Bell Sylvester Mark Trostel, retired chief of the Colorado State Patrol Tom Tancredo Joe Arpaio, Maricopa County Sheriff Michelle Malkin, conservative commentatorhttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/04/05/tom-tancredo-michelle-malkin-governor/107810/ Michelle Malkin endorses Tom Tancredo for Colorado governor Denver Post Bartels Lynn April 5, 2014 April 5, 2014 Ted Nugent, musician and gun rights activisthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/10/ted-nugent-tom-tancredo-_n_4419851.html Ted Nugent: Tom Tancredo Can 'Defeat Colorado's Gun-Grabbing Governor' Huffington Post December 10, 2013 December 10, 2013 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BobBeauprez GregBrophy ScottGessler SteveHouse MikeKopp JimRundberg Roni BellSylvester TomTancredo Other UndecidedMagellan*Magellan* May 28–29, 2014 >900 ± 3% 25% — 13% — 10% — — 27% — 25%PPPPPP March 13–16, 2014 255 ± 6.1% 20% 7% 18% 3% 8% — 1% 24% — 18%PPPPPP December 3–4, 2013 335 ± 5.2% — 9% 15% 2% 3% 3% — 34% — 33% * Poll for the Bob Beauprez campaign Results thumb|Results by county: #e27f7f Beauprez #FFE0EA 20–30% #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #ff9955 Tancredo #ffdac1 20–30% #ffcca9 30–40% #ffb580 40–50% #FF9A50 50–60% #73bc84 Gessler #ebf7ee 20–30% #d6efdc 30–40% #a3d5af 40–50% #8da9e2 Kopp #eef3fd 20–30% #dee8fb 30–40% #b4c7ec 40–50% Republican primary results Bob Beauprez Republican Party (United States) 116,333 30.24 Tom Tancredo Republican Party (United States) 102,830 26.73 Scott Gessler Republican Party (United States) 89,213 23.19 Mike Kopp Republican Party (United States) 76,373 19.85 384,749 100.00 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Matthew Hess, IT systems administratorBartels Lynn Oh, Hickenlooper has a challenger after all February 3, 2013 February 4, 2013 http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2013/02/03/hickenlooper-challenger/90057/ Denver Post Green primary Candidates Harry Hempy, software engineer and progressive activist Unsuccessful Bill Bartlett, co-chair of the Green Party of Coloradohttp://www.oppositionnews.org/articles/2014/q1/green-state-conventions-and-contested-primaries/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140409122554/http://www.oppositionnews.org/articles/2014/q1/green-state-conventions-and-contested-primaries/ usurped April 9, 2014 Green State Conventions and contested Primaries March 25, 2014 April 13, 2014 Opposition News Independents Candidates Declared Mike Dunafon, Mayor of Glendalehttp://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2014/07/19/colorado-governors-race-picks-candidate-mike-dunafon-will-make-things-interesting/110954/ Colorado governor's race picks up candidate Mike Dunafon, who will make things interesting July 19, 2014 July 22, 2014 The Denver Post Joey Bunch Paul N. Fiorino, performing arts teacher and perennial candidate Withdrew Jim Rundberg, businessmanhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=667757056609483 Candidate Working to be Colorado Governor in November! February 8, 2014 April 13, 2014 Facebook Rundberg Jim General election Candidates Bob Beauprez (R), former U.S. representative and nominee for governor in 2006 Running mate: Jill Repella, Douglas County Commissionerhttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_26070617/bob-beauprez-picks-douglas-county-leader-jill-rapella Bob Beauprez picks Douglas County leader Jill Repella as running mate July 1, 2014 July 3, 2014 The Denver Post Joey Bunch Mike Dunafon (I), Mayor of Glendale Running mate: Robin Roberts, president of Pikes Peak National Bankhttp://csbj.com/2014/05/22/local-banker-robin-roberts-enters-governor-race-running-mate/ The Colorado Springs Business Journal Local banker Robin Roberts enters governor race as running mate May 22, 2014 August 24, 2014 Ralph Routon Paul Fiorino (I), performing arts teacher, former director of the Pueblo Ballet and Independent candidate for governor in 2006 and 2010http://www.chieftain.com/news/politics/3000253-120/fiorino-chieftain-candidate-colorado Paul Fiorino is the 'creative' candidate Chieftain.com October 24, 2014 October 26, 2014 Peter Roper Running mate: Charles Whitley, retired military, arts advocate and publisherhttp://www.coloradomusic.org/paul-fiorino-runs-governor-sammys-birthday-bash-cancelled-board-directors-tom-scharf-steps/ Paul Fiorino runs for governor Colorado Music September 17, 2014 October 26, 2014 Marcus Giavanni (write-in), internet developer, entrepreneur, musicianhttps://www.ballotpedia.org/Marcus_Giavanni Ballotpedia Marcus Giavanni Running mate: Joshua Yballa Matthew Hess (L), IT systems administratorhttp://lpcolorado.org/about/elections/candidates 2014 Libertarian Party Candidates April 21, 2014 July 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140518041513/http://lpcolorado.org/about/elections/candidates May 18, 2014 dead mdy-all Running mate: Brandon Young, photographer, graphic designer and political activist Harry Hempy (G), software engineer and progressive activist Running mate: Scott Olson John Hickenlooper (D), incumbent governor Running mate: Joseph Garcia, incumbent lieutenant governor Debates Complete video of debate, September 30, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014 - C-SPAN Complete video of debate, October 24, 2014 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 3, 2018 Lean D November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Tilt D November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) BobBeauprez (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2014 739 ± 3.6% 46% 46% 5%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0%, Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 3% 48% 49% — 3%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 28 – November 2, 2014 815 ± 3.4% 43% 45% 7%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Matthew Hess (L) 3%, Other 1% 6% 43% 45% 5%Harry Hempy (G) 4%, Other 1% 7% 44% 45% 5%Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 7%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,417 ± 3.3% 44% 42% 4% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 28–29, 2014 573 ± ? 47% 47% — 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA https://web.archive.org/web/20141030230221/http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2014/1030/20141030_123413_SurveyUSA_data.pdf October 30, 2014 October 27–29, 2014 618 ± 4% 46% 46% 4%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 4%Vox Populi PollingVox Populi Polling October 26–27, 2014 642 ± 3.9% 49% 44% — 7%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 22–27, 2014 844 ± 3.4% 40% 45% 6%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 4% 9% 41% 46% 4%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Other 1% 9% 40% 45% 5% 9%Strategies 360Strategies 360 October 20–25, 2014 604 ± 4% 46% 43% 2% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 21–23, 2014 966 ± 3% 47% 49% 1% 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,611 ± 4% 48% 44% 1% 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 18–22, 2014 755 LV ± 3.6% 46% 41% 7%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 6% 953 RV ± 3.2% 46% 38% 8%Harry Hempy (G) 3%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other 1% 9%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20141023015219/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_22_2014_marginals.pdf October 23, 2014 October 18–21, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 45.4% 3%Mike Dunafon (I) 0.4%, Paul Fiorino (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 0.6%, Matthew Hess (L) 2% 7.6%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 15–21, 2014 974 ± 3.1% 45% 44% 4%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 1%, Other 1% 7% 45% 45% 3%Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Other 1% 7% 45% 44% 3%Matthew Hess (L) 2%, Other 1% 8%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 17–20, 2014 431 ± 4.7% 50% 43% 3% 4%IPSOSIPSOS October 13–20, 2014 1,099 ± 3.4% 46% 46% — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 16–19, 2014 778 ± 3.5% 45% 44% 5%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0%, Harry Hempy (G) 2%, Matthew Hess (L) 1% 7% 46% 46% — 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 16, 2014 695 ± 4% 44% 48% 6% 3%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 9–13, 2014 988 ± 3.1% 42% 46% 6%Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 5% 6% 43% 48% 2%Harry Hempy (G) 7% 43% 46% 5% 6%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 9–13, 2014 665 ± 4% 49% 48% — 3%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 9–12, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 45% 44% 4%Mike Dunafon (I) 1%, Harry Hempy (G) 0%, Matthew Hess (L) 3% 6%High Point UniversityHigh Point University October 4–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 44% 46% 6% 4%Fox NewsFox News October 4–7, 2014 739 ± 3.5% 42% 42% 6% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 1,634 ± 3% 49% 45% 1% 5%Rasmussen Reports September 29–30, 2014 950 ± 3% 50% 46% 2% 3%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 16–17, 2014 657 ± 4% 43% 48% 5% 4%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20150125103701/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/9_17_2014_marginals.pdf January 25, 2015 September 13–16, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 40.8% 6%Mike Dunafon (I) 1.6%, Paul Fiorino (I) 0.8%, Harry Hempy (G) 1.8%, Matthew Hess (L) 1.8% 10.2%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 10–15, 2014 1,211 ± 2.8% 40% 50% 7% 3% 40% 52% 4% 4% 41% 51% 5% 3%MyersMyers September 7–14, 2014 1,350 ± 2.7% 51% 44% 1% 4%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 8–10, 2014 664 ± 3.9% 45% 43% 7%Mike Dunafon (I) 2%, Harry Hempy (G) 1%, Matthew Hess (L) 4%, Other <1% 5%Rasmussen Reports September 3–4, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 44% 45% 4% 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 2–4, 2014 795 LV ± 3.5% 43% 39% 9%Harry Hempy (G) 4%, Matthew Hess (L) 5%, Other <1% 9% 976 RV ± 3.1% 43% 36% 9% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 1,727 ± 4% 45% 45% 2% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,020 ± 3% 47% 47% 2% 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 17–20, 2014 653 ± 3.8% 44% 43% — 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac July 10–14, 2014 1,147 ± 2.9% 43% 44% 3% 10%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 8–10, 2014 1,106 ± 3% 49% 43% 6%Matthew Hess (L) 3%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist July 7–10, 2014 914 ± 3.2% 49% 43% 1% 7%Rasmussen Reports June 25–26, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 44% 4% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 17–20, 2014 618 ± ? 48% 41% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 48% 39% 1% 12%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies April 14–15, 2014 717 ± 3.7% 50% 35% 10% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 38% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 43% — 6% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) GregBrophy (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 33% — 18%Rasmussen Reports March 5–6, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 42% 33% 8% 17%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20140207012106/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/colorado/release-detail?ReleaseID=2003 February 7, 2014 January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 47% 37% 1% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 44% 43% — 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131123075019/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/colorado/release-detail?ReleaseID=1977 November 23, 2013 November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 44% 38% 2% 16%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130827011606/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/colorado/release-detail?ReleaseID=1942 August 27, 2013 August 15–21, 2013 1,184 ± 2.9% 47% 42% 1% 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130618235641/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/colorado/release-detail?ReleaseID=1907 June 18, 2013 June 5–10, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 43% 37% 2% 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) CoryGardner (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 51% 40% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) ScottGessler (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 17–20, 2014 618 ± ? 48% 41% — 12%Quinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 48% 38% 1% 13%Public Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 48% 36% — 16%Rasmussen Reports March 5–6, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 44% 38% 8% 11%Quinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 46% 40% 1% 12%Public Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 47% 40% — 12%Quinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 45% 40% 1% 14%Quinnipiac August 15–21, 2013 1,184 ± 2.9% 47% 42% 1% 11%Quinnipiac June 5–10, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 42% 40% 2% 16%Public Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 40% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) MikeKopp (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 47% 38% 1% 14%Public Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 49% 32% — 19%Quinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 47% 38% 2% 13%Public Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 45% 37% — 17%Quinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 44% 40% 2% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) JaneNorton (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 39% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) WalkerStapleton (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 49% 38% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) JohnSuthers (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 49% 39% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) TomTancredo (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 17–20, 2014 618 ± ? 50% 41% — 10%Quinnipiac April 15–21, 2014 1,298 ± 2.7% 47% 40% 1% 11%Public Policy Polling March 13–16, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 50% 36% — 13%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics February 17–20, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 51% 40% — 9%Rasmussen Reports March 5–6, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 46% 37% 8% 9%Quinnipiac January 29 – February 2, 2014 1,139 ± 2.9% 48% 39% 1% 11%Public Policy Polling December 3–4, 2013 928 ± 3.2% 48% 40% — 12%Quinnipiac November 15–18, 2013 1,206 ± 2.8% 46% 41% 1% 12%Quinnipiac August 15–21, 2013 1,184 ± 2.9% 46% 45% 1% 9%A.L.G. ResearchA.L.G. Research June 27–30, 2013 400 ± ? 51% 40% 0% 9%Quinnipiac June 5–10, 2013 1,065 ± 3% 42% 41% 2% 14%Public Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 52% 41% — 7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnHickenlooper (D) ScottTipton (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 11–14, 2013 500 ± 4.4% 50% 40% — 10% Results Throughout the night, the race was very close. With 90% of the vote in, Beauprez was about 3,000 votes ahead. The Democrats were holding out hope that Jefferson County would edge them out. When 96% of the vote had reported, Hickenlooper prevailed. Beauprez conceded defeat at 5:48 am on the morning of November 6. thumb|240px|County Flips: Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip 2014 Colorado gubernatorial electionWilliams Wayne W. 2014 Abstract of Votes Cast https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/pdf/2000-2099/2014AbstractBook.pdf 2014 Denver, Colorado Colorado Secretary of State March 4, 2021 June 16, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20210304083428/https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/Abstract/pdf/2000-2099/2014AbstractBook.pdf dead Democratic Party (United States) John Hickenlooper (incumbent) 1,006,433 49.30% -1.76% Republican Party (United States) Bob Beauprez 938,195 45.95% +34.81% Libertarian Party (United States) Matthew Hess 39,590 1.94% +1.19% Green Party (United States) Harry Hempy 27,391 1.34% — Independent (politician) Mike Dunafon 24,042 1.18% — Independent (politician) Paul Noel Fiorino 5,923 0.29% — Write-ins 31 0.00% — 68,238 3.34% -11.33% 2,041,605 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Results by county Despite losing the state, Beauprez won 39 of 64 counties.2014 Nov 4 General Governor State of Colorado State of Colorado https://historicalelectiondata.coloradosos.gov/contest/4479 January 14, 2026 Colorado Secretary of State CountyJohn HickenlooperDemocraticBob BeauprezRepublicanVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Adams65,45050.11%58,01144.41%7,1455.48%7,4395.70%130,606Alamosa2,63250.94%2,23843.31%2975.75%3947.63%5,167Arapahoe116,44552.01%98,37443.93%9,0804.06%18,0718.08%223,899Archuleta2,15339.42%3,03255.52%2765.06% -879 -16.10%5,461Baca40621.76%1,35472.56%1065.68% -948 -50.80%1,866Bent54834.68%93759.30%956.02% -389 -24.62%1,580Boulder96,56568.12%36,86826.01%8,3275.87%59,69742.11%141,760Broomfield14,10051.07%12,24044.33%1,2704.60%1,8606.74%27,610Chaffee4,21147.14%4,30648.20%4164.66% -95 -1.06%8,933Cheyenne16515.91%81478.49%585.60% -649 -62.58%1,037Clear Creek2,45552.43%1,96742.01%2605.56%48810.42%4,682Conejos1,72749.41%1,64246.98%1263.61%852.43%3,495Costilla94166.31%40128.26%775.43%54038.05%1,419Crowley33625.13%88466.12%1178.75% -548 -40.99%1,337Custer76530.33%1,65665.66%1014.01% -891 -35.33%2,522Delta3,94429.30%8,80165.38%7165.32% -4,857 -36.08%13,461Denver172,29074.27%50,25721.66%9,4384.07%122,03352.61%231,985Dolores28028.83%63565.39%565.78% -355 -36.56%971Douglas52,18737.76%81,70659.13%4,2933.11% -29,519 -21.37%138,186Eagle10,25358.91%6,44937.05%7024.04%3,80421.86%17,404El Paso76,67833.65%139,14061.06%12,0605.29% -62,462 -27.41%227,878Elbert2,79722.38%9,09972.82%5994.80% -6,302 -50.44%12,495Fremont4,92728.62%11,12164.60%1,1666.78% -6,194 -35.98%17,214Garfield8,84045.63%9,58349.47%9494.90% -743 -3.84%19,372Gilpin1,44149.74%1,19841.35%2588.91%2438.39%2,897Grand3,02044.15%3,52551.53%2954.32% -505 -7.38%6,840Gunnison3,96057.09%2,56236.93%4145.98%1,39820.16%6,936Hinsdale20339.19%29556.95%203.86% -92 -17.76%518Huerfano1,54848.48%1,44545.25%2006.27%1033.23%3,193Jackson16421.52%57575.46%233.02% -411 -53.94%762Jefferson130,19650.77%114,39844.61%11,8434.62%15,7986.16%256,437Kiowa11314.93%60479.79%405.28% -491 -64.86%757Kit Carson64720.89%2,32775.14%1233.97% -1,680 -54.25%3,097La Plata12,01752.74%9,65842.39%1,1094.87%2,35910.35%22,784Lake1,38556.00%90336.51%1857.49%48219.49%2,473Larimer72,55050.08%65,05444.91%7,2475.01%7,4965.17%144,851Las Animas2,56245.86%2,72148.71%3035.43% -159 -2.85%5,586Lincoln40620.09%1,52575.46%904.45% -1,119 -55.37%2,021Logan2,02726.08%5,43869.96%3083.96% -3,411 -43.88%7,773Mesa19,85934.30%35,23660.86%2,8034.84% -15,377 -26.56%57,898Mineral27745.86%29448.67%335.47% -17 -2.81%604Moffat85317.47%3,79477.71%2354.82% -2,941 -60.24%4,882Montezuma3,38335.02%5,67258.71%6056.27% -2,289 -23.69%9,660Montrose4,97129.93%10,90765.66%7324.41% -5,936 -35.73%16,610Morgan2,64629.86%5,86166.15%3533.99% -3,215 -36.29%8,860Otero2,59938.81%3,71455.46%3835.73% -1,115 -16.65%6,696Ouray1,43453.55%1,15142.98%933.47%28310.57%2,678Park2,95836.73%4,62457.41%4725.86% -1,666 -20.68%8,054Phillips47722.42%1,44272.31%755.27% -965 -49.89%1,994Pitkin5,50571.59%1,87724.41%3074.00%3,62847.18%7,689Prowers1,05226.42%2,72868.52%2015.06% -1,676 -42.10%3,981Pueblo29,59149.67%26,69644.81%3,2815.52%2,8954.86%59,568Rio Blanco43415.98%2,16679.78%1154.24% -1,732 -63.80%2,715Rio Grande1,80040.18%2,43754.40%2435.42% -637 -14.22%4,480Routt6,09258.13%4,00538.21%3833.66%2,08719.92%10,480Saguache1,31254.99%86036.04%2148.97%45218.95%2,386San Juan24354.12%17739.42%296.46%6614.70%449San Miguel2,19067.53%82125.32%2327.15%1,36942.21%3,243Sedgwick34228.29%80666.66%615.05% -464 -38.37%1,209Summit7,30663.45%3,70532.18%5034.37%3,60131.27%11,514Teller3,24128.67%7,36465.15%6986.18% -4,123 -36.48%11,303Washington36515.50%1,91581.31%753.19% -1,550 -65.81%2,355Weld33,37536.77%52,84458.21%4,5555.02% -19,469 -21.44%90,774Yuma79418.65%3,35678.81%1082.54% -2,562 -60.16%4,258Totals1,006,43349.30%938,19545.95%96,9774.75%68,3283.35%2,041,605 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Archuleta (largest city: Pagosa Springs) Bent (largest city: Las Animas) Chaffee (largest city: Salida) Crowley (largest city: Ordway) Garfield (largest municipality: Glenwood Springs) Grand (largest city: Granby) Hinsdale (largest city: Lake City) Jackson (largest city: Walden) Las Animas (largest city: Trinidad) Mineral (largest city: Creede) Otero (largest city: La Junta) Rio Grande (largest city: Monte Vista) Sedgwick (largest city: Julesburg) Counties that flipped from Constitution to Republican Baca (largest city: Springfield) Cheyenne (largest city: Cheyenne Wells) Custer (largest city: Silver Cliff) Delta (largest city: Delta) Douglas (largest city: Highlands Ranch) Elbert (largest city: Elizabeth) El Paso (largest city: Colorado Springs) Fremont (largest city: Canon City) Kiowa (largest city: Eads) Kit Carson (largest city: Burlington) Lincoln (largest city: Limon) Logan (largest city: Sterling) Mesa (largest city: Grand Junction) Moffat (largest city: Craig) Montrose (largest city: Montrose) Morgan (largest city: Fort Morgan) Park (largest city: Fairplay) Phillips (largest city: Holyoke) Prowers (largest city: Lamar) Rio Blanco (largest city: Meeker) Teller (largest city: Woodland Park) Washington (largest city: Akron) Weld (largest city: Greeley) Yuma (largest city: Yuma) By congressional district Hickenlooper won four of seven congressional districts, including one held by a Republican.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts District Hickenlooper Beauprez RepresentativeColorado 1 1st 69.38% 26.49%Diana DeGetteColorado 2 2nd 57.12% 37.83%Jared PolisColorado 3 3rd 44.2% 50.77%Scott TiptonColorado 4 4th 35.94% 59.48%Ken BuckColorado 5 5th 33.63% 60.96%Doug LambornColorado 6 6th 49.71% 46.49%Mike CoffmanColorado 7 7th 52.73% 42.07%Ed Perlmutter See also 2014 Colorado elections References External links Colorado gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites (archived) Bob Beauprez Mike Dunafon Scott Gessler Harry Hempy Matthew Hess John Hickenlooper, incumbent Mike Kopp Jim Rundberg Tom Tancredo Gubernatorial 2014 Colorado Category:John Hickenlooper