1994Final results
1994 election for Colorado Governor
Governor · Colorado
Roy Romer (D) won with 55.5% of the vote, defeating Bruce D. Benson (R) by 16.8 points.
Roy RomerDemocrat · winner
55.5%619,205
Bruce D. BensonRepublican
38.7%432,042
Kevin SwansonConstitution
3.6%40,397
Philip HuffordGreen
1.5%16,956
Earl DodgeOther party
0.7%7,584
Thomas ToddOther party
0.0%123
1,116,307 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1994
Races before and after
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The candidates
Roy Romer (D)Bruce D. Benson (R)
Also on the ballot: Kevin Swanson (Constitution), 3.6%; Philip Hufford (Green), 1.5%; Earl Dodge (Other party), 0.7%; Thomas Todd (Other party), 0.0%