The 1986 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic nominee Roy Romer defeated Republican nominee Ted L. Strickland with 58.20% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 12, 1986.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Roy Romer, Colorado State Treasurer
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ted L. Strickland, State Senator, and former Lieutenant Governor
- Steve Schuck, businessman
- Bob Kirscht, State Representative
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Roy Romer, Democratic
- Ted L. Strickland, Republican
Other candidates
- Earl F. Dodge Jr., Prohibition