1960 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1960 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee Norman A. Erbe defeated Democratic nominee Edward Joseph McManus with 52.14% of the vote.

1960 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Norman Erbe Edward McManus
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 645,026 592,063
Percentage 52.14% 47.86%

County Results

Erbe:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

McManus:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Herschel Loveless
Democratic

Elected Governor

Norman Erbe
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 6, 1960.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edward Joseph McManus 74,990 61.7
Democratic Harold Hughes 46,542 38.3
Total votes 121,532 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Norman A. Erbe 81,869 36.3
Republican Jack Schroeder 75,599 33.5
Republican William H. Nicholas 68,037 30.2
Total votes 225,505 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Norman A. Erbe, Republican
  • Edward Joseph McManus, Democratic

Results

1960 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Norman A. Erbe 645,026 52.14%
Democratic Edward Joseph McManus 592,063 47.86%
Majority 52,963
Turnout 1,237,089
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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