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The 1972 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1972 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 29 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 12. Five incumbents were re-elected and the only change was in the 6th district where Republican Edward Lunn Young succeeded Democrat John L. McMillan, who was defeated in the Democratic primary. The composition of the state delegation after the elections was four Democrats and two Republicans.
2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Floyd Spence of the 2nd congressional district, in office since 1971, was unopposed in his bid for re-election.
General election results
South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District Election Results, 1972
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
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Republican |
Floyd Spence (incumbent) |
79,667 |
100.0 |
+46.9 |
Majority |
79,667 |
100.0 |
+93.3 |
Turnout |
79,667 |
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Republican hold |
4th Congressional District
Incumbent Democratic Congressman James R. Mann of the 4th congressional district, in office since 1969, defeated Republican challenger Wayne N. Whatley.
General election results
South Carolina's 4th Congressional District Election Results, 1972
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
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Democratic |
James R. Mann (incumbent) |
64,989 |
66.1 |
-33.9 |
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Republican |
Wayne N. Whatley |
33,363 |
33.9 |
+33.9 |
Majority |
31,626 |
32.2 |
-67.8 |
Turnout |
98,352 |
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Democratic hold |
References
- State Election Commission (1973). Report of the South Carolina State Election Commission. Columbia, SC: State Election Commission. pp. 575, 583.
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