The 1960 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 8, 1960.
Incumbent Senator James Eastland was re-elected to a fourth term in office against nominal opposition. The primary race attracted little attention and as was typical of elections in the South at this time, the general election was a foregone conclusion in favor of the Democratic candidate, Eastland.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared Ance Blakeney, former Smith County Supervisor James Eastland, incumbent Senator
Withdrew Wayne McClure, Hattiesburg resident
Results
Republican primary Candidates Joe A. Moore, Pascagoula attorney
Results Moore was unopposed for the Republican nomination.
General election Results
See also 1960 United States Senate elections
References