1972 United States Senate election in Minnesota
The 1972 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Walter Mondale won re-election.
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Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary
Declared
- Ralph E. Franklin
- Tom Griffin
- Richard "Dick" Leaf
- Walter Mondale, Incumbent U.S. Senator since 1964
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Walter Mondale (Incumbent) | 230,679 | 89.88% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Tom Griffin | 11,266 | 4.39% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Richard "Dick" Leaf | 7,750 | 3.02% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Ralph E. Franklin | 6,946 | 2.71% | |
| Total votes | 256,641 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Declared
- Phil Hansen, Lutheran minister[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Hansen | 165,093 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 165,093 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Walter Mondale (Incumbent) | 981,320 | 56.67% | |
| Republican | Phil Hansen | 742,121 | 42.86% | |
| Industrial Government | Karl H. Heck | 8,192 | 0.47% | |
| Total votes | 1,731,633 | 100.00% | ||
| Majority | 239,199 | 13.81% | ||
| Turnout | 1,731,633 | 97.63% | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
See also
References
- "Minnesota Legislative Manual: Primary Election Returns September 12, 1972" (PDF). Minnesota Legislature. 1973–1974. pp. 510 & 511.
- "Our Campaigns - MN US Senate- D Primary Race - Sep 12, 1972".
- "The 1972 Campaign". The New York Times. September 30, 1972.
- "Our Campaigns - MN US Senate Race - Nov 07, 1972".
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