1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Elmer Andersen defeated incumbent Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party governor Orville Freeman.

1960 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Elmer Andersen Orville Freeman
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 783,813 760,934
Percentage 50.56% 49.08%

County results
Andersen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Governor

Elmer Andersen
Republican

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