1960 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1960 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, and featured attorney and frequent political candidate Frank B. Morrison, a Democrat, defeating Republican nominee, state Senator John Cooper.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Charles A. Bates
• Robert B. Conrad, administrative assistant to Governor Ralph G. Brooks
• Tony Mangiamelli
• Frank B. Morrison, attorney and former school superintendent

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Hazel Abel, former U.S. Senator and businesswoman
• Terry Carpenter, member of the Nebraska Legislature and former U.S. Representative
• John Cooper, member of the Nebraska Legislature
• Del Lienemann, accountant
• George H. Ramsey
• Dwain Williams, member of the Nebraska Legislature

Results

General election

Results

By County

See also

• 1960 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

References