nov 8, 1960 - Nixon Wins

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Nixon wins the US Presidential election against Lyndon Johnson, 280 Electoral votes and with 50.5% of the popular vote to LBJ's 49.5% and 250 EVs.

In Congress, a modest Nixon coattail effect brought the following results:
Senate:
Democrats: 58
Republicans: 42
House:
Democrats: 240
Republicans: 200

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