1960 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1960 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1960 West Virginia gubernatorial election
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Wally Barron Harold E. Neely
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 446,755 380,665
Percentage 53.99% 46.01%
County results
Barron:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Neely:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

Cecil H. Underwood
Republican

 Elected Governor

Wally Barron
Democratic

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Results
West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1960[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Wally Barron 446,755 53.99
Republican Harold E. Neely 380,665 46.01
Total votes 827,420 100
Democratic gain from Republican

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 08, 1960". Retrieved May 21, 2016.


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