Daniel Thornton (R)

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Won 2 out of 3 generals.
Won 2 out of 2 primaries.
Won 4 out of 5 total contests.

Daniel Thornton (R)

Past Contests

Date Stage Office District Candidates
1956Nov 6 General Election United States Senator State of Colorado
John A. Carroll won (50%) against Dan Thornton. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
John A. Carroll
winner
Democratic
 319,872 50.2%
Dan Thornton
Republican
 317,102 49.8%
Total Votes Cast 637,074  
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1956Sep 11 Republican Primary United States Senator State of Colorado
Dan Thornton won unopposed. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Dan Thornton
winner
79,349 100.0%
Total Votes Cast 79,349  
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1952Nov 4 General Election Governor State of Colorado
Dan Thornton won (57%) against 2 opponents. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Dan Thornton
winner
Republican
 349,924 57.1%
John W. Metzger
Democratic
 260,044 42.4%
Louis K. Stephens
Socialist Labor
 3,066 0.5%
Total Votes Cast 613,035  
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1952Sep 9 Republican Primary Governor State of Colorado
Dan Thornton won unopposed. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Dan Thornton
winner
93,807 100.0%
Total Votes Cast 93,807  
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1950Nov 7 General Election Governor State of Colorado
Dan Thornton won (52%) against 2 opponents. Candidates »
Candidate Votes %
Dan Thornton
winner
Republican
 236,472 52.4%
Walter W. Johnson
Democratic
 212,976 47.2%
Louis K. Stephens
Socialist Labor
 1,546 0.3%
Total Votes Cast 450,994  
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