1960 Arizona House of Representatives election

The 1960 Arizona House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1960. Voters elected members of the Arizona House of Representatives in all 80 of the state's House districts to serve a two-year term. The elections coincided with the elections for other offices, including Governor, U.S. House, and State Senate. Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960.

1960 Arizona House of Representatives elections

November 8, 1960

All 80 seats in the Arizona House
41 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 55 25
Seats after 52 28
Seat change 3 3

Speaker before election

W. L. "Tay" Cook
Democrat

Elected Speaker

W. L. "Tay" Cook
Democrat

Prior to the elections, the Democrats held a majority of 55 seats over the Republicans' 25 seats.

Following the elections, Democrats maintained control of the chamber with 52 Democrats to 28 Republicans, a net gain of three seats for Republicans.

The newly elected members served in the 25th Arizona State Legislature, during which Democrat W. L. "Tay" Cook was chosen as Speaker of the Arizona House.

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