1960 Missouri gubernatorial election

Missouri gubernatorial election, 1960

November 8, 1960

Nominee John M. Dalton Edward G. Farmer Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,095,200 792,131 Percentage 58.03% 41.97%

Governor before election James T. Blair, Jr. Democratic Elected Governor John M. Dalton Democratic

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1960 was Missouri's fortieth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 8, 1960 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, Missouri Attorney General John M. Dalton, over the Republican candidate, Edward G. Farmer.

Results

1960 gubernatorial election, Missouri

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John M. Dalton	1,095,200	58.03	+5.96
	Republican	Edward G. Farmer	792,131	41.97	-5.96
Majority			303,069	16.06	+11.93
Turnout			1,887,331	43.69	-2.04
	Democratic hold		Swing