1972 United States presidential election in Alaska information
Main article: 1972 United States presidential election
1972 United States presidential election in Alaska
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November 7, 1972
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Nominee
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
John G. Schmitz
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Home state
California
South Dakota
California
Running mate
Spiro Agnew
Sargent Shriver
Thomas J. Anderson
Electoral vote
3
0
0
Popular vote
55,349
32,967
6,903
Percentage
58.10%
34.61%
7.25%
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Borough and Census Area Results (historical)
State House District Results
Nixon
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
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40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
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Richard Nixon
Republican
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Richard Nixon
Republican
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The 1972 United States presidential election in Alaska took place on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Voters chose three representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
Alaska was won by incumbent President Richard Nixon (R-California) with 58.1% of the popular vote against George McGovern (D-South Dakota) with 34.6%.[1] Nixon ultimately won the national vote as well, defeating McGovern and Representative John G. Schmitz (R-California), who ran under the American Independent Party ticket.
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