1960 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Image1:File:Jack Miller.png
Nominee1:Jack Miller
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:642,643
Percentage1:51.92%
Nominee2:Herschel Loveless
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:595,119
Percentage2:48.08%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas E. Martin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jack Miller
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Senator Thomas E. Martin did not run for re-election to a second term. Jack Miller won the open seat by defeating Democratic Governor Herschel Loveless.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Miller was formally nominated at a party convention.

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Story of Iowa. 138. Petersen. William John. 1952.