First-term Democratic Governor Teller Ammons ran for re-election and faced uncertain opposition in the Democratic primary. He initially faced a primary challenge from conservative State Senator Elmer E. Headlee, who represented the San Luis Valley. However, at the state Democratic convention, Headlee ended his campaign, apparently concerned that he lacked enough votes to continue his campaign to the primary election. Accordingly, Ammons was nominated without opposition.[2] Prior to the primary, however, Pueblo newspaper editor George J. Knapp, who had previously run for Congress as a Republican in 1936, gathered enough signatures to challenge Ammons for renomination. Despite being entirely unknown,[3] Knapp held Ammons to just 62% of the vote, winning several counties through the state and triggering speculation as to the nature of Ammons's weak performance.[4]
In the leadup to the state Republican convention, the two frontrunners for the nomination for Governor appeared to be former State Treasurer Charles M. Armstrong, who had run unsuccessfully as the party's nominee in 1936, and coal operator Benjamin Snodgrass, who was supported by former Senator Lawrence C. Phipps and his allies. However, party leaders were angling for a third candidate and considered former State Senator Nate C. Warren, Colorado Springs Mayor George Birdsall, and former U.S. Attorney Ralph Carr. All alternative candidacies were declined or scuttled, but Carr ultimately changed his mind and sought the nomination. In the face of the unified front in favor of Carr, Armstrong withdrew at the convention.[6] And though Snodgrass won enough votes to secure a place on the primary election ballot, he ultimately withdrew from the race as well, allowing Carr to be nominated unopposed.[7]
^Swain, Alva A. (July 28, 1938). "Under the Capitol Dome". Steamboat Pilot. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
^"Primary Election Creates Little Interest Throughout State". Oak Creek Times. Oak Creek, Colorado. September 15, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
^Kimball, Neil West (September 22, 1938). "Capitol Comment". Colorado Transcript. Golden, Colorado. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
^ abcSaunders, George E. (1938). State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast at the Primary Election Held on the Thirteenth Day of September, A. D. 1938 and at the General Election Held on the Eighth Day of November, A. D. 1938(PDF). Denver, Colorado: Colorado Secretary of State.
^Kimball, Neil West (August 11, 1938). "Capitol Comment". Steamboat Pilot. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
^Swain, Alva A. (August 18, 1938). "Under the Capitol Dome". Steamboat Pilot. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
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For related races see 1938 United States gubernatorial elections The 1938 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 8 1938 Republican nominee Ralph Lawrence Carr defeated Democratic incumbent Teller Ammons with 59 50 of the vote 1938 Colorado gubernatorial election 1936 November 8 1938 1940 Nominee Ralph Lawrence Carr Teller AmmonsParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 296 671 199 562Percentage 59 50 40 02 County results Carr 50 60 60 70 70 80 Ammons 40 50 50 60 Governor before electionTeller AmmonsDemocratic Elected Governor Ralph Lawrence CarrRepublican Contents 1 Democratic primary 1 1 Candidates 1 1 1 Dropped out 1 2 Campaign 1 3 Results 2 Republican primary 2 1 Candidates 2 1 1 Dropped out 2 2 Campaign 2 3 Results 3 General election 3 1 Results 4 ReferencesDemocratic primary EditCandidates Edit Teller Ammons incumbent Governor of Colorado George J Knapp Pueblo newspaper publisherDropped out Edit Elmer E Headlee State Senator from Monte Vista 1 Campaign Edit First term Democratic Governor Teller Ammons ran for re election and faced uncertain opposition in the Democratic primary He initially faced a primary challenge from conservative State Senator Elmer E Headlee who represented the San Luis Valley However at the state Democratic convention Headlee ended his campaign apparently concerned that he lacked enough votes to continue his campaign to the primary election Accordingly Ammons was nominated without opposition 2 Prior to the primary however Pueblo newspaper editor George J Knapp who had previously run for Congress as a Republican in 1936 gathered enough signatures to challenge Ammons for renomination Despite being entirely unknown 3 Knapp held Ammons to just 62 of the vote winning several counties through the state and triggering speculation as to the nature of Ammons s weak performance 4 Results Edit Democratic primary results 5 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Teller Ammons inc 67 992 62 41Democratic George J Knapp 40 948 37 59Total votes 108 940 100 00Republican primary EditCandidates Edit Ralph Lawrence Carr former United States Attorney for the District of ColoradoDropped out Edit Charles M Armstrong former Colorado State Treasurer 1936 Republican nominee for Governor Benjamin Snodgrass Denver coal operatorCampaign Edit In the leadup to the state Republican convention the two frontrunners for the nomination for Governor appeared to be former State Treasurer Charles M Armstrong who had run unsuccessfully as the party s nominee in 1936 and coal operator Benjamin Snodgrass who was supported by former Senator Lawrence C Phipps and his allies However party leaders were angling for a third candidate and considered former State Senator Nate C Warren Colorado Springs Mayor George Birdsall and former U S Attorney Ralph Carr All alternative candidacies were declined or scuttled but Carr ultimately changed his mind and sought the nomination In the face of the unified front in favor of Carr Armstrong withdrew at the convention 6 And though Snodgrass won enough votes to secure a place on the primary election ballot he ultimately withdrew from the race as well allowing Carr to be nominated unopposed 7 Results Edit Republican primary results 5 Party Candidate Votes Republican Ralph L Carr 61 724 100 00Total votes 61 724 100 00General election EditResults Edit 1938 United States Senate election in Colorado 5 Party Candidate Votes Republican Ralph L Carr 255 159 55 82 12 17 Democratic Teller Ammons inc 199 562 43 66 10 91 Union Jack R White 1 262 0 28 0 11 Royal Way Harvey L Mayfield 1 140 0 25 0 21 Majority 55 597 12 16 1 24 Turnout 457 123Republican gain from DemocraticReferences Edit Political Notes Steamboat Pilot Steamboat Springs Colorado July 21 1938 p 2 Retrieved July 4 2022 Swain Alva A July 28 1938 Under the Capitol Dome Steamboat Pilot Steamboat Springs Colorado p 2 Retrieved July 4 2022 Primary Election Creates Little Interest Throughout State Oak Creek Times Oak Creek Colorado September 15 1938 p 1 Retrieved July 4 2022 Kimball Neil West September 22 1938 Capitol Comment Colorado Transcript Golden Colorado p 2 Retrieved July 4 2022 a b c Saunders George E 1938 State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast at the Primary Election Held on the Thirteenth Day of September A D 1938 and at the General Election Held on the Eighth Day of November A D 1938 PDF Denver Colorado Colorado Secretary of State Kimball Neil West August 11 1938 Capitol Comment Steamboat Pilot Steamboat Springs Colorado p 2 Retrieved July 4 2022 Swain Alva A August 18 1938 Under the Capitol Dome Steamboat Pilot Steamboat Springs Colorado p 2 Retrieved July 4 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1938 Colorado gubernatorial election amp oldid 1096532117, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
