1960 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
The 1960 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democrat Gaylord A. Nelson won the election with 51.5% of the vote, retaining his position as Governor of Wisconsin.
The results were almost exactly the opposite of the simultaneous presidential election, with Nelson's margin of victory being about half a point narrower than that of Richard Nixon.
Primary election
The primary election was held on September 13, 1960. Both major party candidates were unopposed in their respective primaries.Democratic party
Candidates
- Gaylord A. Nelson, incumbent governor
Republican party
Candidates
- Philip G. Kuehn, former chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party