1960 United States Senate election in Idaho explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Flag Year:1957
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1962 United States Senate special election in Idaho
Next Year:1962 (special)
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Image1:File:Henry Dworshak.jpg
Nominee1:Henry Dworshak
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:152,646
Percentage1:52.26%
Nominee2:Bob McLaughlin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:139,448
Percentage2:47.74%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Henry Dworshak
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Henry Dworshak
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Senator Henry Dworshak won re-election to a fourth term.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 7, 1960, with the Democratic runoff being held three weeks later on June 28.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . June 8, 1960 . Senate Runoff Set in Idaho . Evening star . Washington, D.C. . A-5 . 19 October 2022 .
  2. Web site: Irish Mafia decided an Idaho election . Hall . Bill . December 16, 2001 . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Lewiston, ID . 19 October 2022 .
  3. News: Northerners differ from Idaho vote in race. Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). Wakeley . Daniel A. . June 8, 1960 . 14.