United States presidential election in Florida, 1972

United States presidential election in Florida, 1972

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Nominee Richard Nixon George McGovern Party Republican Democratic Home state California South Dakota Running mate Spiro Agnew Sargent Shriver Electoral vote 17 0 Popular vote 1,857,759 718,117 Percentage 71.9% 27.8%
County Results Nixon   50-60%   60-70%   70-80%   80-90%   >90%
President before election Richard Nixon Republican Elected President Richard Nixon Republican

Richard Nixon
Republican

Richard Nixon
Republican

The 1972 United States presidential election in Florida was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent President Nixon overwhelmingly won the state of Florida with 71.91% of the vote, carrying all of Florida's 67 counties and 17 electoral votes.