Roy Phelix Best

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Colorado
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1944
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Best236,086
Opponents259,862
1
Elections run

Roy Phelix Best, a Democratic politician from Colorado, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1944 governor election in Colorado to John Charles Vivian, receiving 236,086 votes (47.6%).

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How many votes has Roy Phelix Best received?

Roy Phelix Best has received 236,086 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Roy Phelix Best’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1944GovernorColoradoLost236,08647.6%John Charles Vivian
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