Foster Furcolo Democratic John A. Volpe Republican The 1960 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960.

John A. Volpe was elected Governor of Massachusetts to replace Foster Furcolo.

Volpe defeated Democrat Joseph D. Ward in the race.

In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr., defeated Republican Augustus Gardner Means, Prohibition candidate Thomas Maratea, and Socialist Labor candidate Francis A. Votano.

Following his endorsement at the state convention, Volpe was unopposed for the Republican nomination.