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

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defeated

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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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 30, 1972.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, incumbent

*George W. Davis, State Representative *Les Gibbs, Former Labor Union official *Mack Harbour, Hospital administrator * Q. Byrum Hurst, State Senator

Results

Bumpers avoided a run-off (which would have been held 13 June) by winning with more than 50% of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

*Len E. Blaylock, former staffer and Welfare Commissioner under

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Results

General election

Candidates

*Dale Bumpers, Democratic *Len E. Blaylock, Republican

Results

References

Bibliography

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