1960 United States Senate election in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1960 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1958 United States Senate special election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1958 (special)
Next Election:1966 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:1966
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Nominee1:Jennings Randolph
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:458,355
Percentage1:55.34%
Nominee2:Cecil H. Underwood
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:369,935
Percentage2:44.66%
Map Size:245px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Jennings Randolph
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jennings Randolph
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1960 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph won re-election to a full term. Defeating Republican Governor Cecil H. Underwood in a landslide

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 10, 1960.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidate

Results

Republican primary

Candidate

Results

General election

Result

See also

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: . Voting Information . Washington, D.C. . Prepared by Office of Armed Forces Information & Education, Department of Defense . West Virginia . 92 . January 1960 . 17 August 2021 .