1960 United States Senate election in Nebraska

The 1960 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 8, 1960. The incumbent Republican Senator, Carl Curtis, was re-elected by a smaller margin than in the previous election, in 1954. He defeated Democratic candidate Robert B. Conrad. His victory underperformed Richard Nixon, the Republican presidential nominee, who won Nebraska by 24% in the presidential election.

1960 United States Senate election in Nebraska

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Carl Curtis Robert B. Conrad
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 352,748 245,807
Percentage 58.93% 41.07%

County results
Curtis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Conrad:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Carl Curtis
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Carl Curtis
Republican

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