United States 1972 Election
55.2%
Turnout
76,341,932
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Nixon | Republican | 47,168,710 | 60.7% |
| 2 | George McGovern | Democratic | 29,173,222 | 37.5% |
Previous presidential election: 1968 – won by Richard Nixon (turnout -5.6pp)