1972 United States presidential election in North Dakota

The 1972 United States presidential election in North Dakota took place on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Voters chose three[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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1972 United States presidential election in North Dakota

November 7, 1972[1]

Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 3 0 Popular vote 174,109 100,384 Percentage 62.07% 35.79%

County Results Nixon   40-50%   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% McGovern   50-60%

President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

North Dakota was won by incumbent President Richard Nixon (R–California), with 62.07% of the popular vote, against George McGovern (D–South Dakota), with 35.79% of the popular vote, a 26.28% margin of victory.[3][4] Three other candidates were on the ballot as independents, but only California Congressman John G. Schmitz received a significant vote tally, totaling just 2.01% of North Dakota's total.

In a state that would reflect McGovern's national results,[5][6] the Democratic nominee only won one county (Rolette) in North Dakota.

Results

1972 United States presidential election in North Dakota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Richard Nixon (inc.)	174,109	62.07%
	Democratic	George McGovern	100,384	35.79%
	Independent	John G. Schmitz	5,646	2.01%
	Independent	Linda Jenness	288	0.10%
	Independent	Gus Hall	87	0.03%
Total votes			280,514	100%

References

1. "United States Presidential election of 1972 - Encyclopædia Britannica". Retrieved January 8, 2017.
2. "1972 Election for the Forty-Seventh Term (1973-77)". Retrieved January 8, 2017.
3. "1972 Presidential General Election Results – North Dakota". Retrieved January 8, 2017.
4. "The American Presidency Project - Election of 1972". Retrieved January 8, 2017.
5. "1972 Presidential Election - 270toWin.com". Retrieved January 8, 2017.
6. "1972 Election - Voting America". Retrieved January 8, 2017.