1972 United States presidential election in Arkansas
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The 1972 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Arkansas voters chose six[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.
Arkansas was won by incumbent President Richard Nixon (R–California), with 68.82% of the popular vote, against George McGovern (D–South Dakota), with 30.71% of the popular vote.[3][4] John G. Schmitz was the only other candidate on the ballot, and, as the candidate for the American Independent Party, he received just over three thousand votes.
In a state that would reflect McGovern's national results,[5][6] the Democratic nominee did not win a single county in Arkansas. This is also the best showing in the state by a Republican presidential candidate.
This actually wasn't the first time a Republican won Arkansas, as Ulysses S. Grant won it in 1868.[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Nixon (inc.) | 445,751 | 68.82% | |
| Democratic | George McGovern | 198,899 | 30.71% | |
| American Independent | John G. Schmitz | 3,016 | 0.47% | |
| Total votes | 647,666 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "United States Presidential election of 1972 - Encyclopædia Britannica". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "1972 Election for the Forty-Seventh Term (1973-77)". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "1972 Presidential General Election Results - Arkansas". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "The American Presidency Project - Election of 1972". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "1972 Presidential Election - 270toWin.com". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "1972 Election - Voting America". Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ^ "United States Presidential election of 1868 - Encyclopædia Britannica". Retrieved May 25, 2017.
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