1960 Washington gubernatorial election

None related races 1960 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 1960 Washington gubernatorial election Washington Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg presidential no 1956 Washington gubernatorial election 1956 1964 Washington gubernatorial election 1964 November 8, 1960 File:Albert D. Rosellini (cropped).jpg x150px Albert Rosellini Democratic Party (United States) 611,987 50.34% 3x4.svg Lloyd J. Andrews Republican Party (United States) 594,122 48.87% Governor 1960 Washington gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 275px County resultsRosellini: #7996e2 50–60%Andrews: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Albert Rosellini Democratic Party (United States) Albert Rosellini Democratic Party (United States) The 1960 Washington gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960, between incumbent Democratic governor Albert Rosellini and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lloyd J. Andrews, nominated by the Republican Party. Rosellini was re-elected to a second term as Governor of Washington, in a close race with Andrews. The election was the first in Washington state history to feature televised gubernatorial debates.Crowley Walt Walt Crowley January 30, 2003 Rosellini, Albert Dean (1910–2011) http://www.historylink.org/File/5156 HistoryLink November 13, 2016 Primary election Campaign Republican challengers to incumbent Governor Rosellini began announcing their bids for the office in early 1960. State representative and Republican house minority leader Newman H. Clark of the 43rd district announced his bid on January 23 at a Republican Party committee meeting.Cunningham Ross January 24, 1960 Clark Will Seek G. O. P. Nomination As Governor 1 The Seattle Times State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lloyd J. Andrews announced his bid on March 1, promising to improve the fiscal outlook for Washington's public schools while also criticizing Rosellini for his heavy spending and creation of a large tax burden.March 1, 1960 Andrews Announces For Governorship 7 The Seattle Times Republican chairman William C. Goodloe was a favorite to run,Cunningham Ross January 17, 1960 Yakima Parley May See Action In G. O. P. Governor Contest 8 The Seattle Times but announced in May that he would not run in the election.May 4, 1960 Kitsap G. O. P. Votes to Back Nixon, Pelly 29 The Seattle Times Rosellini announced his re-election bid on May 21, at a Democratic rally in Seattle's Civic Auditorium. Touting his accomplishments during his term in office, Rosellini promised to "continue the job of progress in the State of Washington."May 22, 1960 Rosellini Announces for Re-election 13 The Seattle Times Two Democratic candidates, Snohomish writer John Patric and Tacoma used cars salesman Bruce M. Sigman, both entered the race in July to challenge Rosellini, but did not make much headway.July 16, 1960 3 State Officials Unchallenged 2 The Seattle Times The Republican primary campaign, pitting Andrews and Clark, was described as "rigorous contest" between the two. Andrews centered his campaign on attacking Rosellini and his administration, while Clark criticized both Rosellini and Andrews for their fiscal positions and proposed tax hikes.Guthman Ed September 11, 1960 Tuesday Day of Decision In Hot Gubernatorial Contests 8 The Seattle Times Early polls put Andrews as the clear frontrunner in the Republican race, with strong support from his native Eastern Washington,Guthman Ed August 7, 1960 Andrews Has Head Start in G. O. P. Governor Race, Polls Show 18 The Seattle Times leading Rosellini's campaign to begin attacking Andrews and his record in the state senate, sensing a close general election. During the September 13 primary, Rosellini defeated Patric and Sigman with a landslide victory, while Andrews defeated Clark by a comfortable margin. High voter turnout for Andrews, and low turnout for Rosellini, led The Seattle Times to declare that Rosellini "faces trouble" in the general contest.Cunningham Ross September 14, 1960 Voting Results Show Rosellini Faces Trouble 1 The Seattle Times Two smaller parties, the Socialist Labor Party of America and Socialist Workers Party, also nominated candidates in the general election.November 6, 1960 Minor-Party Candidates Are on Ballot 13 The Seattle Times Results Blanket primary resultsElections Search Results: November 1960 General and September 1960 Primary https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/results_report.aspx?e=51,52&c=&c2=&t=440&t2=2&p=&p2=&y= Secretary of State of Washington November 13, 2016Official Abstract of Votes State Primary September 13, 1960 Governor Washington Secretary of State Olympia, Washington 9 Washington Republican Party Lloyd J. Andrews 263,897 37.38% Washington Democratic Party Albert Rosellini (incumbent) 244,579 34.65% Washington Republican Party Newman H. Clark 144,440 20.46% Washington Democratic Party John Patric 28,970 4.10% Washington Democratic Party Bruce M. Sigman 24,031 3.40% 705,917 100.00% General election Debates The 1960 election featured the first televised debates in Washington gubernatorial history. KING-TV, based in Seattle, broadcast two of the debates between Rosellini and Andrews along with sister stations KREM-TV in Spokane and KPQ-TV in Wenatchee.September 28, 1960 Rosellini, Andrews Will Debate Tonight 20 The Seattle TimesGuthman Ed September 29, 1960 Teacher Pay Boosts Pledged In Rosellini-Andrews Clash 13 The Seattle Times The first debate, on September 28, came two days after presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy debated for the first time on national television. The Seattle Times called the first gubernatorial debate "more entertaining than informative", noting that candidates "didn't bother to wait for recognition by the moderator [or each other]."September 29, 1960 More Entertaining Than Informative 8 The Seattle Times Rosellini showed "flashes of hot temper", while Andrews accused the incumbent governor of never attempting to balance the budget despite claims of effort. Both candidates addressed the state's troubled public school system and budgetary problems, the latter of which Andrews argued was caused by Rosellini's spending, as well as pay increases for teachers. After the debate, Andrews criticized the debate's format and rules, and asked that candidates be asked the same questions and limit rebuttals.October 6, 1960 Debate Rules Criticized By Andrews 5 The Seattle Times The second televised debate, on October 25, focused on taxation and fixing issues with the state-built Hood Canal Bridge. In a more subdued affair, candidates had limited rebuttals but continued to attack and denounce each other. Rosellini was accused by Andrews of attacking him directly after quoting Andrews' Republican primary opponent Newman H. Clark.October 26, 1960 Rosellini and Andrews Clash Over Taxes, Welfare 4 The Seattle Times Results On November 8, Rosellini defeated Andrews by a narrow margin of 17,865 votes or 50% to 49%, in the general election, the smallest margin since the 1940 election.Gimpel James G. 1996 National Elections and the Autonomy of American State Party Systems 162 University of Pittsburgh Press 9780822974826 33983795 https://books.google.com/books?id=-BbxLfWwYe4C Google Books November 13, 2016November 24, 1960 Rosellini's Win Slimmest Since 1940 16 The Seattle Times Rosellini, a Democrat, was re-elected despite Washington voters rejecting Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy in favor of Republican Richard M. Nixon in the concurrent presidential race. The initial returns led Andrews to delay conceding to Rosellini until November 17, after the final absentee ballots were tallied; Andrews had a brief lead in absentee ballots, but fell short of the margin needed to overtake Rosellini.November 17, 1960 Andrews Concedes As Absentees Clinch Outcome 2 The Seattle Times The Seattle Times noted similarities between the 1956 and 1960 elections, especially in the preliminary stages, with an early Republican frontrunner deterring strong opponents from entering the race, only to be defeated by Rosellini.Cunningham Ross November 9, 1960 State Turns Down Kennedy, Gives Rosellini Close Victory 3 The Seattle Times 1960 Washington gubernatorial electionOfficial Abstract of Votes State General Election November 8, 1960 Governor Washington Secretary of State Olympia, Washington 20 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.c047129914&seq=68 Washington Democratic Party Albert Rosellini (incumbent) 611,987 50.34% -4.29% Washington Republican Party Lloyd J. Andrews 594,122 48.87% +3.87% Socialist Labor Party of America Henry Killman 8,647 0.71% +0.34% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Jack W. Wright 992 0.08% 17,865 1.47% 1,215,748 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) -8.16% Results by county CountyAlbert D. RoselliniDemocraticLloyd J. AndrewsRepublicanHenry KillmanSocialist LaborJack W. WrightSocialist WorkersMarginTotal votes cast#%#%#%#%#%Adams1,59837.89%2,61461.99%40.09%10.02%-1,016-24.09%4,217Asotin2,88551.60%2,70648.40%00.00%00.00%1793.20%5,591Benton13,42151.69%12,52448.24%140.05%50.02%8973.45%25,964Chelan8,71748.49%9,12450.75%1180.66%190.11%-407-2.26%17,978Clallam7,37557.23%5,48642.57%220.17%30.02%1,88914.66%12,886Clark17,76244.83%21,82155.08%340.09%20.01%-4,059-10.25%39,619Columbia75536.23%1,32963.77%00.00%00.00%-574-27.54%2,084Cowlitz12,15451.12%11,50148.37%920.39%290.12%6532.75%23,776Douglas3,23351.46%3,03548.31%130.21%10.02%1983.15%6,282Ferry83955.12%68144.74%10.07%10.07%15810.38%1,522Franklin5,28356.91%3,95442.59%380.41%80.09%1,32914.32%9,283Garfield54735.06%1,01364.94%00.00%00.00%-466-29.87%1,560Grant7,44850.66%7,23649.21%130.09%60.04%2121.44%14,703Grays Harbor13,77458.53%9,54340.55%2090.89%80.03%4,23117.98%23,534Island2,50341.99%3,44657.81%90.15%30.05%-943-15.82%5,961Jefferson2,38556.09%1,86243.79%40.09%10.02%52312.30%4,252King216,03850.32%207,57848.35%5,1551.20%5620.13%8,4601.97%429,333Kitsap20,28655.72%15,97043.87%1350.37%130.04%4,31611.86%36,404Kittitas4,90155.68%3,88744.16%70.08%70.08%1,01411.52%8,802Klickitat2,58047.55%2,83252.19%130.24%10.02%-252-4.64%5,426Lewis8,79745.95%10,31853.89%260.14%50.03%-1,521-7.94%19,146Lincoln1,82733.81%3,57466.15%20.04%00.00%-1,747-32.33%5,403Mason4,38056.20%3,40243.65%100.13%20.03%97812.55%7,794Okanogan5,25850.01%5,24349.87%50.05%70.07%150.14%10,513Pacific3,66353.02%3,22746.71%150.22%40.06%4366.31%6,909Pend Oreille1,52051.74%1,41348.09%40.14%10.03%1073.64%2,938Pierce62,86152.00%56,51346.74%1,3721.13%1510.12%6,3485.25%120,897San Juan64637.76%1,06462.19%10.06%00.00%-418-24.43%1,711Skagit11,51750.53%11,26049.41%100.04%40.02%2571.13%22,791Skamania1,18252.25%1,07747.61%30.13%00.00%1054.64%2,262Snohomish40,12755.82%31,30343.55%4110.57%440.06%8,82412.28%71,885Spokane55,28348.55%58,37251.26%1800.16%340.03%-3,089-2.71%113,869Stevens3,72347.26%4,14552.61%90.11%10.01%-422-5.36%7,878Thurston13,14351.70%12,24848.18%260.10%60.02%8953.52%25,423Wahkiakum81848.78%85651.04%20.12%10.06%-38-2.27%1,677Walla Walla7,89143.47%10,25056.47%110.06%00.00%2,35913.00%18,152Whatcom14,77948.00%15,63350.77%3441.12%350.11%-854-2.77%30,791Whitman5,05737.99%8,23861.89%130.10%20.02%-3,181-23.90%13,310Yakima25,03147.03%27,84452.32%3220.61%250.05%-2,813-5.29%53,222Totals611,98750.34%594,12248.87%8,6470.71%9920.08%17,8651.47%1,215,748 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Clark Spokane Stevens Wahkiakum Whatcom Yakima References 30em Washington 1960 Gubernatorial Category:November 1960 in the United States