The 1960 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee Norman A. Erbe defeated Democratic nominee Edward Joseph McManus with 52.14% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 6, 1960.
Democratic primary
Candidates Edward Joseph McManus, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Norman A. Erbe, Attorney General of Iowa Jack Schroeder, State Senator William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Norman A. Erbe, Republican Edward Joseph McManus, Democratic
Results
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