1960 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1960 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee Norman A. Erbe defeated Democratic nominee Edward Joseph McManus with 52.14% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1960.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Edward Joseph McManus, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission
Republican primary
Candidates
- Norman A. Erbe, Attorney General of Iowa
- Jack Schroeder, State Senator
- William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor
General election
Candidates
- Norman A. Erbe, Republican
- Edward Joseph McManus, Democratic