United States presidential election in Montana, 1972

United States presidential election in Montana, 1972

November 2, 1972 (1972-11-02)

Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 4 0 Popular vote 183,976 120,197 Percentage 57.9% 37.9%

County results

President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

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The 1972 United States presidential election in Montana took place on November 7, 1972 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 1972 United States presidential election. Voters chose 4 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

Montana overwhelmingly voted for the Republican nominee, President Richard Nixon, over the Democratic nominee, Senator George McGovern. Nixon won Montana by a landslide margin of 20.08%.

Results

References

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