Who won Minnesota in the 1960 presidential election?

Kennedy (Democratic) carried Minnesota in 1960, winning its 11 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Minnesota have in 1960?

Minnesota cast 11 electoral votes in the 1960 presidential election.

Did Minnesota vote for the national winner in 1960?

Yes. Minnesota backed John F. Kennedy, who won the presidency that year.

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1960

Minnesota: Kennedy carries 11 EV.

Minnesota cast its 11 electoral votes for Kennedy (Democratic). National winner: John F. Kennedy (Democratic) — Minnesota voted with the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Minnesota, 1960

In 1960, Minnesota awarded its 11 electoral votes to Kennedy of the Democratic party. That placed Minnesota with the eventual winner: John F. Kennedy went on to take the presidency, and Minnesota was part of his column.

Minnesota stayed in the Democratic column for the 2nd straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1956. The region divided — Wisconsin joined Minnesota for the Democratic ticket, while North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa did not. Over its 43 recorded presidential cycles, Minnesota has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 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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