The 1960 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent United States Senator
1954, declined to seek re-election, creating an open seat. United States Congressman Lee Metcalf won out in a crowded Democratic primary and faced off against former United States Congressman Orvin B. Fjare, who won in a similarly-crowded Republican
primary. Following a close general election, Metcalf narrowly defeated Fjare to win his first term in the Senate.