Who won Arizona in the 1960 presidential election?

Nixon (Republican) carried Arizona in 1960, winning its 4 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Arizona have in 1960?

Arizona cast 4 electoral votes in the 1960 presidential election.

Did Arizona vote for the national winner in 1960?

No. Arizona backed Nixon, while John F. Kennedy won the presidency nationally.

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1960

Arizona: Nixon carries 4 EV.

Arizona cast its 4 electoral votes for Nixon (Republican). National winner: John F. Kennedy (Democratic) — Arizona voted against the national winner this cycle.

Arizona in 1960

The 1960 contest saw Arizona line up behind Nixon, delivering 4 electoral votes to the Republican ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: John F. Kennedy (Democratic) won nationally, while Arizona had backed a different ticket.

Arizona stayed in the Republican column for the 3rd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1952. The region divided — California, Utah, and Colorado joined Arizona for the Republican ticket, while Nevada and New Mexico did not. Over its 29 recorded presidential cycles, Arizona has backed the Republican party more than any other — 18 times in all. The vote fell within the New Deal Coalition — FDR, civil rights, and the long Democratic majority.

Nationally, John F. Kennedy finished with 303 of the 537 electoral votes to Richard Nixon's 219. John F. Kennedy led the national popular vote with 49.72% of the ballots cast.

The 1960 national map

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