The 1960 British Columbia election was held on June 9, 1960, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. The election was won by the Social Credit Party, led by Premier W.A.C. Bennett, who was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term in office.

The campaign was marked by debates over economic and social issues, including the role of government in promoting economic growth, the provision of healthcare and education, and the development of natural resources. The Social Credit Party's campaign focused on issues such as economic development and the construction of hydroelectric dams and other infrastructure projects. Bennett was a charismatic and controversial figure in British Columbia politics, and his government's policies had helped to create jobs and grow the economy.

The CCF's campaign focused on issues such as social justice, environmental protection, and public ownership of resources. The party criticized the Social Credit government's policies on healthcare and education and argued that the province needed a more balanced approach to economic growth that prioritized social and environmental concerns.

The Liberal Party, which was a centrist party, focused its campaign on issues such as healthcare, education, and social services, and positioned itself as a moderate alternative to the more ideologically driven Social Credit and CCF parties.

One notable event of the campaign was a debate between the three party leaders, W.A.C. Bennett of the Social Credit Party, Robert Strachan of the CCF, and Ray Perrault of the Liberal Party. The debate covered a range of issues, including economic development, social policy, and the role of government. It was broadcast on radio and television and was seen as a milestone in British Columbia politics, as it helped to establish the practice of holding leaders' debates in subsequent elections.

Overall, the 1960 British Columbia election was significant for its debates over economic and social issues and for the continued dominance of the Social Credit Party in British Columbia politics.

In the 1960 British Columbia election, the Social Credit Party won 32 of the 52 seats in the legislature, while the CCF (which later became the NDP) won 16 seats, and the Liberal Party, led by Ray Perrault, won four seats. The campaign was marked by debates over economic and social issues, with the Social Credit Party's campaign focusing on issues such as economic development, infrastructure projects, and resource development, and the CCF and the Liberal Party focusing on issues such as social justice, healthcare, and education. As mentioned, a significant event of the campaign was the leaders' debate between W.A.C. Bennett of the Social Credit Party, Robert Strachan of the CCF, and Ray Perrault of the Liberal Party. The debate covered a range of issues, and was seen as a milestone in British Columbia politics, as it helped to establish the practice of holding leaders' debates in subsequent elections. Overall, the 1960 British Columbia election was significant for the continued dominance of the Social Credit Party, and the growing influence of the CCF and the Liberal Party in the province's politics.