1960 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1960 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee John B. Swainson narrowly defeated Republican nominee Paul Douglas Bagwell with 50.48% of the vote.

1960 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
Turnout41.62%
 
Nominee John B. Swainson Paul Douglas Bagwell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,643,634 1,602,022
Percentage 50.48% 49.20%

County results
Swainson:      50–60%      60–70%
Bagwell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

G. Mennen Williams
Democratic

Elected Governor

John B. Swainson
Democratic

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