United States 1960 Election
62.8%
Turnout
68,329,141
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F. Kennedy | Democratic | 34,220,984 | 49.7% |
| 2 | Richard Nixon | Republican | 34,108,157 | 49.5% |
Previous presidential election: 1956 – won by Dwight D. Eisenhower (turnout +2.2pp)