United States presidential election in Massachusetts, 1972
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Massachusetts was the only state carried by Democratic nominee George McGovern during 1972 presidential election (McGovern won also in the District of Columbia and lost in his home state, South Dakota, he represented in the United States Senate).
[edit] Results
| Presidential Candidate | Running Mate | Party | Electoral Vote (EV) | Popular Vote (PV) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George McGovern of South Dakota | Sargent Shriver of Maryland | Democratic | 14 | 1,332,540 | 54.20% |
| Richard Nixon of California | Spiro Agnew of Maryland | Republican | 0 | 1,112,078 | 45.24% |
| Linda Jenness of Georgia | Andrew Pulley of Illinois | Socialist Workers | 0 | 10,600 | 0.43% |
| John G. Schmitz of California | Thomas J. Anderson of Tennessee | American Independent | 0 | 2,877 | 0.12% |
Statewide winner in bold. See main article : U.S. presidential election, 1972.
