1972 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1972 United States presidential election in West Virginia took place on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. West Virginia voters chose six[1] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1972 United States presidential election in West Virginia

November 7, 1972

Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 6 0 Popular vote 484,964 277,435 Percentage 63.6% 36.4%

County Results Nixon   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90% McGovern   50-60%

President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

West Virginia was won by incumbent President Richard Nixon (R–California), with 63.61% of the popular vote, against George McGovern (D–South Dakota), with 36.39% of the popular vote.[2][3] Nixon won every county in the state except for Logan County, which McGovern won 51.3%-48.7%.[4]

Results

1972 United States presidential election in West Virginia

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Richard Nixon (inc.)	484,964	63.61%
	Democratic	George McGovern	277,435	36.39%
Total votes			762,399	100.00%

References

1. "1972 Election for the Forty-Seventh Term (1973-77)". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
2. "1972 Presidential General Election Results - West Virginia". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
3. "The American Presidency Project - Election of 1972". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
4. "1972 Presidential Election Results in West Virginia by county". Retrieved March 24, 2019.