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The 1960 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Senator Henry Dworshak won re-election to a fourth term.
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The 1960 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Senator Henry Dworshak won re-election to a fourth term.
Primary elections were held on June 7, 1960, with the Democratic runoff being held three weeks later on June 28.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gregg Potvin | 16,524 | 23.73 | |
| Democratic | Bob McLaughlin | 14,694 | 21.10 | |
| Democratic | Compton I. White Jr. | 14,515 | 20.84 | |
| Democratic | A. W. Brunt | 13,015 | 18.69 | |
| Democratic | Joseph R. Garry | 10,899 | 15.65 | |
| Total votes | 69,647 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob McLaughlin | 13,117 | 51.86 | |
| Democratic | Gregg Potvin | 12,174 | 48.14 | |
| Total votes | 25,291 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Henry Dworshak (incumbent) | 44,030 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 44,030 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Henry Dworshak (Incumbent) | 152,648 | 52.26 | |
| Democratic | R. F. McLaughlin | 139,448 | 47.74 | |
| Majority | 13,200 | 4.52 | ||
| Turnout | 292,096 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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