1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Elmer Andersen defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Orville Freeman.

1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Elmer Andersen Orville Freeman
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 783,813 760,934
Percentage 50.56% 49.08%
County Results


Andersen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%

     60-70%
Governor before election

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

 Elected Governor

Elmer Andersen
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1960 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Elmer Andersen 783,813 50.56% +8.35%
Democratic (DFL) Orville Freeman 760,934 49.08% -7.67%
Industrial Government Rudolph Gustafson 5,518 0.36% -0.58%
Majority 22,879 1.48%
Turnout 1,550,265
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) Swing
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