Who won Oregon in the 1960 presidential election?

Nixon (Republican) carried Oregon in 1960, winning its 6 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Oregon have in 1960?

Oregon cast 6 electoral votes in the 1960 presidential election.

Did Oregon vote for the national winner in 1960?

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

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1960

Oregon: Nixon carries 6 EV.

Oregon cast its 6 electoral votes for Nixon (Republican). National winner: John F. Kennedy (Democratic) — Oregon voted against the national winner this cycle.

What happened in Oregon, 1960

In 1960, Oregon awarded its 6 electoral votes to Nixon of the Republican party. The presidency went elsewhere: John F. Kennedy (Democratic) won nationally, while Oregon had backed a different ticket.

Oregon stayed in the Republican column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1948. The region divided — Idaho and California joined Oregon for the Republican ticket, while Washington and Nevada did not. Over its 42 recorded presidential cycles, Oregon has backed the Republican 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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