1960 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1960 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Price Daniel was easily reelected to a third term, winning 73% of the vote to Republican William Steger's 27%.

1960 Texas gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Price Daniel William Steger
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,627,698 609,808
Percentage 72.8% 27.2%

Governor before election

Price Daniel
Democratic

Elected Governor

Price Daniel
Democratic

Primaries

Democratic

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Price Daniel (Inc.) 908,992 59.46%
Democratic Jack Cox 619,834 40.54%
Total votes 1,528,834 100.00%

Results

General election results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Price Daniel (incumbent) 1,627,698 72.75%
Republican William Steger 609,808 27.25%
Total votes 2,237,506 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

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