United States presidential election in Nebraska, 1972

United States presidential election in Nebraska, 1972

November 7, 1972[1]

Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 5 0 Popular vote 406,298 169,991 Percentage 70.5% 29.5%

President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

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The 1972 United States presidential election in Nebraska took place on November 7, 1972, as part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Nebraska voters chose five^[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Nebraska was won by incumbent President Richard Nixon (R–California), with 70.5% of the popular vote, against George McGovern (D–South Dakota), with 29.5% of the popular vote.^[3][4]

In a state that would reflect McGovern's national results,^[5][6] the Democratic nominee did not win a single county in Nebraska.

Results

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