1960 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1960 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee Norman A. Erbe defeated Democratic nominee Edward Joseph McManus with 52.14% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 6, 1960.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edward Joseph McManus, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Norman A. Erbe, Attorney General of Iowa
• Jack Schroeder, State Senator
• William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• Norman A. Erbe, Republican
• Edward Joseph McManus, Democratic

Results

References