1960 United States Senate election in Arkansas explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Nominee1:John L. McClellan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:337,036
Percentage1:99.88%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John L. McClellan
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John L. McClellan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Arkansas took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John L. McClellan was re-elected to a fourth term in office.

Because McClellan faced only token in the general election, his victory in the July 26 primary was tantamount to election. McClellan was also unopposed in the primary.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on July 26, 1960.[1]

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: . Voting Information . Washington, D.C. . Prepared by Office of Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense . Arkansas . 6 . January 1960 . 21 August 2021 .