1972 United States presidential election in West Virginia
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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.
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]
Results[edit]
| 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[edit]
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^ "1972 Presidential General Election Results - West Virginia". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
^ "The American Presidency Project - Election of 1972". Retrieved February 22, 2017.
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