1972 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1972 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.

1972 Arkansas gubernatorial election

November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Dale Bumpers Len E. Blaylock
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 488,892 159,177
Percentage 75.44% 24.56%

County results
Bumpers:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Dale Bumpers
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dale Bumpers
Democratic

Incumbent Democratic Governor Dale Bumpers defeated Republican nominee Len E. Blaylock with 75.44% of the vote, despite Democratic nominee George McGovern losing the state in a landslide in the concurrent presidential election.

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