1960 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1960 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960.

Incumbent Republican Governor J. Caleb Boggs was term-limited, having served two consecutive terms. Boggs instead ran for the U.S. Senate.

Democratic nominee former governor Elbert N. Carvel defeated Republican nominee John W. Rollins with 51.73% of the vote. This was the first gubernatorial election in Delaware where a single candidate won over 100,000 votes.

Nominations
Nominations were made by party conventions.

Democratic nomination
The Democratic convention was held on August 25.

Candidate

 * Elbert N. Carvel, former Governor, nominated by acclamation

Republican nomination
The Republican convention was held on August 31 and September 1.

Candidate

 * John W. Rollins, former Lieutenant Governor

Withdrew

 * David P. Buckson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor