1960 United States Senate election in Nebraska|
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County results
Curtis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Conrad: 50–60% |
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The 1960 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Senator Carl Curtis ran for re-election to a second term. He was initially set to face Governor Ralph G. Brooks, the Democratic nominee, but two months before the election, Brooks died and was replaced on the ballot by Robert B. Conrad, Brooks's administrative assistant.[1] Curtis defeated Conrad in a landslide, but by a reduced margin from 1954, and slightly underperformed Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon, who won Nebraska by 24% in the presidential election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ralph G. Brooks, Governor of Nebraska
- Clair A. Callan, businessman and former Chairman of Governor's Committee on Governmental Reorganization[2]
- Albert J. Baker, warehouse superintendent[3]
- Mike F. Kracher, Omaha businessman, 1958 Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate[4]
Results
Ballot replacement
The winner of the Democratic primary, Ralph G. Brooks, died on September 9, 1960. Brooks's health prompted rumors earlier in the year that he would withdraw from the Senate race, but he proceeded with his campaign.[3] In late August, Brooks was hospitalized with congestive heart failure, but affirmed that he would continue the campaign.[6] Brooks was ultimately replaced on the ballot by Robert B. Conrad, his administrative assistant as Governor.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Results
References
- ^ a b "Conrad Gets Demo SEnate Nomination". Kearney Hub. Kearney, Nebraska. September 16, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Clair Callan seeking seat in U. S. Senate". Beatrice Daily Sun. Beatrice, Nebraska. February 7, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Record 644 to Seek Nomination in May". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 12, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Mike F. Kracher Seeks Senate Post". Greeley Citizen. Greeley Center, Nebraska. March 24, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c Marsh, Frank (1960). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska (PDF).
- ^ "Gov. Brooks Is Dead at 62". Nebraska State Journal. Lincoln, Nebraska. September 9, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved February 25, 2025.