Missouri gubernatorial election, 1960
Missouri gubernatorial election, 1960
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The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1960 was Missouri's fortieth 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.
Results
1960 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Democratic |
John M. Dalton |
1,095,200 |
58.03 |
+5.96 |
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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 |
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Democratic hold |
Swing |
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References