1960 Missouri Secretary of State election
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November 8, 1960
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The 1960 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 8, 1960, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Missouri House of Representatives Warren E. Hearnes defeated Republican nominee Joseph M. Badgett.
General election
On election day, November 8, 1960, Democratic nominee Warren E. Hearnes won the election by a margin of 230,325 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Joseph M. Badgett, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of secretary of state. Hearnes was sworn in as the 31st secretary of state of Missouri on January 9, 1961.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Warren E. Hearnes | 1,046,723 | 56.18 | |
| Republican | Joseph M. Badgett | 816,398 | 43.82 | |
| Total votes | 1,863,121 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- ↑ "MO Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. March 13, 2010. Retrieved 2024-10-30.