1960 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1960 was Missouri's 40th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 8, 1960 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Missouri Attorney General John M. Dalton, over the Republican candidate, Edward G. Farmer.

1960 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee John M. Dalton Edward G. Farmer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,095,200 792,131
Percentage 58.03% 41.97%

County Results

Dalton:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Farmer:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%



Governor before election

James T. Blair, Jr.
Democratic

Elected Governor

John M. Dalton
Democratic

Results

1960 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John M. Dalton 1,095,200 58.03 +5.96
Republican Edward G. Farmer 792,131 41.97 -5.96
Majority 303,069 16.06 +11.93
Turnout 1,887,331 43.69 -2.04
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 08, 1960". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
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