Homer Bedford

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
March 16, 1880
Died
March 26, 1968
Age at death
88
Home state
Colorado
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bedford149,402
Opponents193,501
1
Elections run

Homer Bedford (1880–1968), a Democratic politician from Colorado, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 governor election in Colorado to John Charles Vivian, receiving 149,402 votes (43.41%).

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How many votes has Homer Bedford received?

Homer Bedford has received 149,402 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Homer Bedford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942GovernorColoradoLost149,40243.41%John Charles Vivian
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q85788013). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.