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

Results

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
  • George H. Ramsey
  • Dwain Williams, member of the Nebraska Legislature

Results

General election

Results

See also

  • 1960 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

References



No Nebraska primary election ever topped 1968 Nebraska Public Media

1994 Nebraska gubernatorial election Wikipedia

Everyday Life in Nebraska During the 1960s Through Beautiful Color

Nebraska Election Results — The Clocktower

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1960 Alchetron, the free social