1960 Texas gubernatorial election
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The 1960 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Price Daniel was easily reelected to a third term, winning 73% of the vote to Republican William Steger's 27%.
Primaries
Democratic
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Price Daniel (Inc.) | 908,992 | 59.46% | |
| Democratic | Jack Cox | 619,834 | 40.54% | |
| Total votes | 1,528,834 | 100.00% | ||
General election
- Price Daniel, incumbent Governor
- William Steger, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Price Daniel (incumbent) | 1,627,698 | 72.75% | |
| Republican | William Steger | 609,808 | 27.25% | |
| Total votes | 2,237,506 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Texas Almanac". Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
