1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. John A. Volpe was elected Governor of Massachusetts to replace Foster Furcolo. Volpe defeated Democrat Joseph D. Ward in the race. Also running were Henning A. Blomen of the Socialist Labor Party of America and Guy S. Williams of the Prohibition Party.

1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee John A. Volpe Joseph D. Ward
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,269,295 1,130,810
Percentage 52.51% 46.79%

Volpe:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Ward:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Foster Furcolo
Democratic

Elected Governor

John A. Volpe
Republican

In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr., defeated Republican Augustus Gardner Means, Prohibition candidate Thomas Maratea, and Socialist Labor candidate Francis A. Votano.

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