Germany 1972 Election
91.1%
Turnout
33,981,189
Total Votes
455
Seats
| # | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPD | 17,175,169 | 45.8% | 230 |
| 2 | CDU/CSU | 16,806,020 | 44.9% | 225 |
Previous parliamentary election: 1969 – won by SPD (turnout +4.4pp)