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1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. John A. Volpe was elected Governor of Massachusetts to replace Foster Furcolo. Volpe defeated Democrat Joseph D. Ward in the race. Also running were Henning A. Blomen of the Socialist Labor Party of America and Guy S. Williams of the Prohibition Party. In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr., defeated Republican Augustus Gardner Means, Prohibition candidate Thomas Maratea, and Socialist Labor candidate Francis A. Votano.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declined
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Withdrew following convention
Results
Following his endorsement at the state convention, Volpe was unopposed for the Republican nomination.
General election
Results
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