1960 United States presidential election in Delaware explained

See main article: 1960 United States presidential election.

Election Name:1960 United States presidential election in Delaware
Country:Delaware
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 United States presidential election in Delaware
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1964 United States presidential election in Delaware
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 8, 1960[1]
Image1:Jfk2 (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:John F. Kennedy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Home State1:Massachusetts
Running Mate1:Lyndon B. Johnson
Electoral Vote1:3
Popular Vote1:99,590
Percentage1:50.63%
Nominee2:Richard Nixon
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:California
Running Mate2:Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Electoral Vote2:0
Popular Vote2:96,373
Percentage2:49.00%
Map Size:210px
President
Before Election:Dwight D. Eisenhower
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John F. Kennedy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1960 United States presidential election in Delaware took place on November 8, 1960, as part of the 1960 United States presidential election. State voters chose three[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Delaware was won by Senator John F. Kennedy (DMassachusetts), running with Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, with 50.63% of the popular vote against incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon (R–California), running with United States Ambassador to the United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., with 49.00% of the popular vote.[3] [4]

Results

Results by county

CountyJohn F. Kennedy
Democratic
Richard Nixon
Republican
Various candidates
Other parties
MarginTotal votes cast
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Kent10,75449.75%10,69749.49%1650.76%570.26%21,616
New Castle73,36451.31%69,28448.46%3260.23%4,0802.85%142,974
Sussex15,47248.21%16,39251.08%2290.71%-920-2.87%32,093
Totals99,59050.63%96,37349.00%7200.37%3,2171.63%196,683

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United States Presidential election of 1960 - Encyclopædia Britannica. June 7, 2017.
  2. Web site: 1960 Election for the Forty-Fourth Term (1961-65). June 7, 2017.
  3. Web site: 1960 Presidential General Election Results - Delaware. June 7, 2017.
  4. Web site: The American Presidency Project - Election of 1960. June 7, 2017.