1960 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1960 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1964 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Image1:File:Matthew E. Welsh with John F. Kennedy (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Matthew E. Welsh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,072,717
Percentage1:50.39%
Nominee2:Crawford F. Parker
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,049,540
Percentage2:49.30%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Harold W. Handley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Matthew E. Welsh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated Republican nominee Crawford F. Parker with 50.39% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates