1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Arthur A. Link defeated Republican nominee Richard F. Larsen with 51.04% of the vote.

1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1972

Nominee Arthur A. Link Richard F. Larsen Party Democratic-NPL Republican Popular vote 143,899 138,032 Percentage 51.04% 48.96%

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

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 5, 1972.[1]

Candidates

• Arthur A. Link, U.S. Representative
• Edward P. Burns

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-NPL	Arthur A. Link	29,979	93.07
	Democratic-NPL	Edward P. Burns	2,231	6.93
Total votes			32,210	100.00

Candidates

• Richard F. Larsen, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Robert P. McCarney

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Richard F. Larsen	66,045	67.79
	Republican	Robert P. McCarney	31,377	32.21
Total votes			97,422	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Arthur A. Link, Democratic
• Richard F. Larsen, Republican

Results

1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic-NPL	Arthur A. Link	143,899	51.04%
	Republican	Richard F. Larsen	138,032	48.96%
Majority			5,867
Turnout			281,931
	Democratic-NPL hold		Swing

References

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1972. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1972. Retrieved January 19, 2019.