1960 United States Senate election in Louisiana

The 1960 United States Senate election in Louisiana took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic Senator Allen J. Ellender won re-election to a fifth term.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 23, 1960.

Candidates

 * Allen J. Ellender, incumbent U.S. Senator, unopposed

Candidates

 * William Dane, former real estate salesman
 * George W. Reese Jr., attorney and Republican National Committeeman for Louisiana

Results
There were 8,588 registered voters in the Louisiana primary.