United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1972

United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1972

November 7, 1972

Nominee Richard M. Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro T. Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 13 0 Popular vote 1,054,889 438,705 Percentage 69.5% 28.9%

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

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