The 1960 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960, and featured attorney and frequent political candidate Frank B. Morrison, a Democrat, defeating Republican nominee, state Senator John R. Cooper.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Charles A. Bates
Robert B. Conrad, administrative assistant to Governor Ralph G. Brooks
Tony Mangiamelli
Frank B. Morrison, attorney and former school superintendent
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Hazel Abel, former U.S. Senator and businesswoman
Terry Carpenter, member of the Nebraska Legislature and former U.S. Representative John R. Cooper, member of the Nebraska Legislature Del Lienemann, accountant George H. Ramsey Dwain Williams, member of the Nebraska Legislature