1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election information
Election for the governor of North Dakota
For related races, see 1972 United States gubernatorial elections.
1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election
← 1968
November 7, 1972
1976 →
Nominee
Arthur A. Link
Richard F. Larsen
Party
Democratic–NPL
Republican
Popular vote
143,899
138,032
Percentage
51.0%
49.0%
County results Link: 50–60% 60–70% Larsen: 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
William L. Guy
Democratic–NPL
Elected Governor
Arthur A. Link
Democratic–NPL
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The 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. The election pitted Democratic Congressman Arthur A. Link Against Republican Lieutenant governor Richard F. Larsen. Link Narrowly Defeated Larsen By a margin of 51%-49%
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