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 representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

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

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

Results

Results by county

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

• Benson
• Mountrail
• Renville
• Sioux
• Steele

See also

• United States presidential elections in North Dakota

Notes

References

1. 2020 United States presidential election in North Dakota
2. 2008 United States presidential election in North Dakota
3. 2024 United States presidential election in North Dakota
4. 1972 United States presidential election
5. 2016 United States presidential election in North Dakota
6. 1992 United States presidential election in North Dakota
7. 1996 United States presidential election in North Dakota
8. 1964 United States presidential election in North Dakota
9. 2004 United States presidential election in North Dakota
10. 2012 United States presidential election in North Dakota
11. 1980 United States presidential election in North Dakota
12. 1976 United States presidential election in North Dakota
13. 1972 United States presidential election in Minnesota
14. 1988 United States presidential election in North Dakota
15. 1984 United States presidential election in North Dakota
16. 2000 United States presidential election in North Dakota
17. 1972 United States presidential election in California
18. 1972 United States presidential election in North Carolina
19. United States presidential elections in North Dakota
20. 2020 United States presidential election in South Dakota