1972 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1972 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic incumbent Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Nicholas L. Strike with 69.68% of the vote.

1972 Utah gubernatorial election
November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Cal Rampton Nicholas L. Strike
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 331,998 144,449
Percentage 69.68% 30.32%
County results
Rampton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Strike:      50-60%
Governor before election

Cal Rampton
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Cal Rampton
Democratic

Elections in Utah

General election

Candidates
  • Cal Rampton, Democratic
  • Nicholas L. Strike, Republican

Results
1972 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Cal Rampton (incumbent) 331,998 69.68%
Republican Nicholas L. Strike 144,449 30.32%
Majority 187,549 39.36%
Turnout 476,447
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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