1960 United States Senate election in Minnesota

1960 United States Senate election in Minnesota
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Hubert H. Humphrey P. Kenneth Peterson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 884,168 648,586
Percentage 57.53% 42.20%
County results
Humphrey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Peterson:      50–60%      60–70%
U.S. senator before election

Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic (DFL)

 Elected U.S. Senator

Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic (DFL)

The 1960 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey defeated Republican Minneapolis Mayor P. Kenneth Peterson, to win a third term.

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