1960 United States Senate election in Alabama

The 1960 United States Senate election in Alabama was held on November 8, 1960.

1960 United States Senate election in Alabama

November 8, 1960

Nominee John Sparkman Julian Elgin Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 389,196 164,868 Percentage 70.24% 29.76%

County results Sparkman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Elgin:      50-60%      60-70%

U.S. senator before election John Sparkman Democratic Elected U.S. Senator John Sparkman Democratic

Incumbent Senator John Sparkman was re-elected to a third full term in office over Republican Julian Elgin.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Zeke Calhoun
• John G. Crommelin, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and white supremacist
• John Sparkman, incumbent Senator

Results

1960 Democratic U.S. Senate primary

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John Sparkman (Incumbent)	335,722	83.08%
	Democratic	John G. Crommelin	51,591	12.77%
	Democratic	Zeke Calhoun	16,792	4.16%
Total votes			404,105	100.00%

General election

Results

General election results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John Sparkman (Incumbent)	389,196	70.24%	12.23
	Republican	Julian Elgin	164,868	29.76%	12.23
	Write-in	All others	8	0.00%	N/A
Total votes			554,072	100.00%

See also

• 1960 United States Senate elections