Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1960
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The 1960 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, and featured attorney and frequent political candidate Frank B. Morrison, a Democrat, defeating Republican nominee, state Senator John R. Cooper.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles A. Bates
- Robert B. Conrad, administrative assistant to Governor Ralph G. Brooks
- Tony Mangiamelli
- Frank B. Morrison, attorney and former school superintendent
Republican primary
Candidates
- Hazel Abel, former U.S. Senator and businesswoman
- Terry Carpenter, member of the Nebraska Legislature and former U.S. Representative
- John R. Cooper, member of the Nebraska Legislature
- Del Lienemann, accountant[2]
- George H. Ramsey
- Dwain Williams, member of the Nebraska Legislature
General election
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1960[1]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Frank B. Morrison |
311,344 |
51.98% |
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Republican |
John R. Cooper |
287,302 |
47.97% |
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Write-in |
Others |
325 |
0.05% |
Total votes |
598,971 |
100.0% |