1960 United States Senate election in New Jersey explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Nominee1:Clifford P. Case
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,483,832
Percentage1:55.69%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,151,385
Percentage2:43.21%
Map Size:280px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1960 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Clifford P. Case defeated Democratic nominee Thorn Lord with 55.69% of the vote. This election was the first time since 1924 where an incumbent Republican Senator was re-elected to this seat.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on April 19, 1960.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1960 Primary Election Results . . 1960 . June 1, 2019.