1960 Iowa gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Edward Joseph McManus, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Harold Hughes, Chairman of the State Commerce Commission

Candidates

 * Norman A. Erbe, Attorney General of Iowa
 * Jack Schroeder, State Senator
 * William H. Nicholas, former Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Norman A. Erbe, Republican
 * Edward Joseph McManus, Democratic