Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1960 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Nominee
Frank B. Morrison
John R. Cooper
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
311,344
287,302
Percentage
52.0%
48.0%
County resultsMorrison: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Cooper: 50–60% 60-70% 70-80%
Governor before election
Dwight W. Burney
Republican
Elected Governor
Frank B. Morrison
Democratic
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 R. 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 R. Cooper, member of the Nebraska Legislature
Del Lienemann, accountant[2]
George H. Ramsey
Dwain Williams, member of the Nebraska Legislature
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Results [ ]
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