1960 Missouri gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1960 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1960 Missouri gubernatorial 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.

1960 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee John M. Dalton Edward G. Farmer Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,095,200 792,131 Percentage 58.0% 42.0%

County results Dalton:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Farmer:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

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

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