1972 United States Senate election in Oklahoma explained

Election Name:1972 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1966 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1966
Next Election:1978 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 7, 1972
Image1:Dewey Bartlett.jpg
Nominee1:Dewey F. Bartlett
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:516,934
Percentage1:51.43%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:478,212
Percentage2:47.58%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1972 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 7, 1972. The incumbent Democratic Senator, Fred R. Harris, had retired to run for president.[1] The open seat was won by Republican Dewey F. Bartlett, who defeated Democratic nominee Ed Edmondson. However, his victory underperformed that of President Richard Nixon in the concurrent presidential election, which saw Nixon defeat George McGovern by 49.7% in the state.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hayden . Tom . Fred Harris: A Populist With a Prayer . Rolling Stone . 24 July 2021 . 8 May 1975.
  2. Web site: Charles Nesbitt Obituary (2007) Oklahoman . The Oklahoman . 24 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Al Terrill . The Oklahoman . 24 July 2021.