United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1972

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United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1972

← 1968 November 7, 1972 1976 →
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Nominee Richard M. Nixon George McGovern
Party Republican Democratic
Home state California Michigan
Running mate Spiro T. Agnew Sargent Shriver
Electoral vote 13 0
Popular vote 1,054,889 438,705
Percentage 69.46% 28.89%

President before election

Richard Nixon
Republican

Elected President

Richard Nixon
Republican

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The 1972 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 7, 1972 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

North Carolina strongly voted for Republican nominee President Richard Nixon, over Democratic nominee Senator George McGovern. North Carolina voted overwhelmingly for President Nixon, who won 69.46% to 28.89%, one of the biggest margin's in the country.

Results

United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1976[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
Republican Richard Nixon(incumbent) 1,054,889 69.46% 13
Democratic George McGovern 438,705 28.89% 0
American Independent John Schmitz 25,018 1.65% 0
Totals 1,518,612 100.0% 13
Voter turnout 44.35%

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