1960 United States Senate election in Michigan explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Image1:Patrick Vincent McNamara.jpg
Nominee1:Patrick V. McNamara
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,669,179
Percentage1:51.73%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,548,873
Percentage2:48.00%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Patrick McNamara was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating U.S. Representative Alvin M. Bentley.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also