1960 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1960 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor Price Daniel was easily reelected to a third term, winning 73% of the vote to Republican William Steger's 27%.

1960 Texas gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee Price Daniel William Steger Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,627,698 609,808 Percentage 72.8% 27.2%

County results Daniel:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Steger:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election Price Daniel Democratic Elected Governor Price Daniel Democratic

Primaries

Democratic

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Price Daniel (Inc.)	908,992	59.46%
	Democratic	Jack Cox	619,834	40.54%
Total votes			1,528,834	100.00%

General election

• Price Daniel, incumbent governor
• William Steger, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas

Results

General election results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Price Daniel (incumbent)	1,627,698	72.75%
	Republican	William Steger	609,808	27.25%
Total votes			2,237,506	100.00%
	Democratic hold