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| 2 | MA | Hex | 14 | 21 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | A | Right | 0 | ü | 54.2 | -8.8 | -136678 | 14 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1332540 | 29170383 | 10.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -30.1 | D | -63 | 1 | -10 | -9 | 45.2 | 12.3 | 345234 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1112078 | 47169911 | Northeast | 2 | 21.1 | -0.5 | 11 | Massachusetts | Massachusetts | D | 2458756 | 77718554 | -54.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | DC | Hex | 3 | 7 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | E | Right | 0 | ü | 78.1 | -3.7 | -11939 | 3 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 127627 | 29170383 | 12 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -63.6 | D | -81.8 | 1 | -60 | -56.5 | 21.6 | 3.4 | 4214 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 35226 | 47169911 | Northeast | 4 | 7.1 | -0.5 | 10 | Dist. of Col. | Dist. of Col. | D | 163421 | 77718554 | -78.1 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | MN | Hex | 10 | 18 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | F | Right | 0 | ü | 46.1 | -7.9 | -55392 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 802346 | 29170383 | 4.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -12.5 | D | -54 | 1 | 5 | 5.5 | 51.6 | 10.1 | 239626 | 10 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 898269 | 47169911 | Midwest | 2 | 18.0 | -0.5 | 5 | Minnesota | Minnesota | R | 1741652 | 77718554 | 51.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | MI | Hex | 21 | 21 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 41.8 | -6.400000000 | -133647 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1459435 | 29170383 | 7.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -6.7 | D | -48.2 | 1 | 10 | 14.4 | 56.2 | 14.7 | 591056 | 21 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1961721 | 47169911 | Midwest | 2 | 21.1 | -0.5 | 8 | Michigan | Michigan | R | 3489727 | 77718554 | 56.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | ND | Hex | 3 | 9 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 35.8 | -2.400000000 | 5615 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 100384 | 29170383 | 3.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 17.7 | R | 55.9 | 1 | 25 | 26.3 | 62.1 | 6.2 | 35440 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 174109 | 47169911 | Midwest | 2 | 8.6 | -0.5 | 4 | North Dakota | North Dakota | R | 280514 | 77718554 | 62.1 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | WI | Hex | 11 | 6 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | F | Right | 0 | ü | 43.7 | -0.600000000 | 61370 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 810174 | 29170383 | 5.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 3.6 | R | 47.9 | 1 | 5 | 9.7 | 53.4 | 5.5 | 179433 | 11 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 989430 | 47169911 | Midwest | 2 | 6.1 | -0.5 | 7 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin | R | 1852890 | 77718554 | 53.4 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | IL | Hex | 26 | 16 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 40.5 | -3.7 | -126342 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1913472 | 29170383 | 6 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 2.9 | R | 47.1 | 1 | 15 | 18.5 | 59.0 | 11.9 | 613405 | 26 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 2788179 | 47169911 | Midwest | 2 | 15.6 | -0.5 | 6 | Illinois | Illinois | R | 4723236 | 77718554 | 59 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | SD | Hex | 4 | 3 | % shift to the left | George McGovern | F | Left | 0 | ü | 45.5 | 3.5 | 21922 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 139945 | 29170383 | 4 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 11.3 | R | 53.3 | 1 | 5 | 8.7 | 54.2 | 0.900000000 | 16635 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 166476 | 47169911 | Midwest | 3 | -2.6 | 0.5 | 4 | South Dakota | South Dakota | R | 307415 | 77718554 | 54.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | IA | Hex | 8 | 5 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 40.5 | -0.300000000 | 19507 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 496206 | 29170383 | 5 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 12.2 | R | 53 | 1 | 15 | 17.1 | 57.6 | 4.6 | 87101 | 8 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 706207 | 47169911 | Midwest | 3 | 4.9 | -0.5 | 5 | Iowa | Iowa | R | 1225944 | 77718554 | 57.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | IN | Hex | 13 | 21 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 33.3 | -4.7 | -98091 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 708568 | 29170383 | 7 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 12.3 | R | 50.3 | 1 | 30 | 32.8 | 66.1 | 15.8 | 337269 | 13 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1405154 | 47169911 | Midwest | 3 | 20.5 | -0.5 | 6 | Indiana | Indiana | R | 2125529 | 77718554 | 66.1 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | OH | Hex | 25 | 19 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 38.1 | -4.8 | -141697 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1558889 | 29170383 | 8 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 2.3 | R | 45.2 | 1 | 20 | 21.5 | 59.6 | 14.4 | 650813 | 25 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 2441827 | 47169911 | Midwest | 3 | 19.2 | -0.5 | 7 | Ohio | Ohio | R | 4094787 | 77718554 | 59.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | NE | Hex | 5 | 13 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 29.5 | -2.3 | -793 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 169991 | 29170383 | 4.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 28 | R | 59.8 | 1 | 40 | 41 | 70.5 | 10.7 | 85135 | 5 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 406298 | 47169911 | Midwest | 4 | 13.0 | -0.5 | 4 | Nebraska | Nebraska | R | 576289 | 77718554 | 70.5 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | MO | Hex | 12 | 23 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 37.6 | -6.1 | -94297 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 697147 | 29170383 | 5.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 1.2 | R | 44.9 | 1 | 20 | 24.6 | 62.2 | 17.3 | 341920 | 12 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1153852 | 47169911 | Midwest | 4 | 23.4 | -0.5 | 5 | Missouri | Missouri | R | 1855803 | 77718554 | 62.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | KS | Hex | 7 | 18 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 29.5 | -5.2 | -32709 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 270287 | 29170383 | 5 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 20.1 | R | 54.8 | 1 | 35 | 38.2 | 67.7 | 12.9 | 141138 | 7 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 619812 | 47169911 | Midwest | 5 | 18.1 | -0.5 | 4 | Kansas | Kansas | R | 916095 | 77718554 | 67.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | ME | Hex | 4 | 35 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 38.5 | -16.8 | -56728 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 160584 | 29170383 | 11.5 | 0 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -12.2 | D | -55.3 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 61.5 | 18.4 | 87204 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 256458 | 47169911 | Northeast | 0 | 35.2 | -0.5 | 11 | Maine | Maine | R | 417042 | 77718554 | 61.5 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | NY | Hex | 41 | 23 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 41.2 | -8.5 | -427386 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 2951084 | 29170383 | 9.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -5.400000000 | D | -49.7 | 1 | 15 | 17.3 | 58.5 | 14.2 | 1184846 | 41 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 4192778 | 47169911 | Northeast | 2 | 22.7 | -0.5 | 9 | New York | New York | R | 7165919 | 77718554 | 58.5 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | RI | Hex | 4 | 38 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | F | Right | 0 | ü | 46.8 | -17.2 | -51873 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 194645 | 29170383 | 11.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -32.2 | D | -64 | 1 | 5 | 6.2 | 53.0 | 21.2 | 98024 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 220383 | 47169911 | Northeast | 2 | 38.4 | -0.5 | 10 | Rhode Island | Rhode Island | R | 415808 | 77718554 | 53 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | PA | Hex | 27 | 24 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 39.1 | -8.5 | -462454 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1796951 | 29170383 | 9 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -3.6 | D | -47.6 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 59.1 | 15.1 | 624504 | 27 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 2714521 | 47169911 | Northeast | 3 | 23.6 | -0.5 | 8 | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | R | 4592106 | 77718554 | 59.1 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | CT | Hex | 8 | 24 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 40.1 | -9.4 | -66063 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 555498 | 29170383 | 11 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -5.2 | D | -49.5 | 1 | 15 | 18.5 | 58.6 | 14.3 | 254042 | 8 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 810763 | 47169911 | Northeast | 3 | 23.7 | -0.5 | 10 | Connecticut | Connecticut | R | 1384277 | 77718554 | 58.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | VT | Hex | 3 | 17 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 36.5 | -7 | -2081 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 68174 | 29170383 | 10 | 1 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 9.3 | R | 52.8 | 1 | 25 | 26.2 | 62.7 | 9.900000000 | 32007 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 117149 | 47169911 | Northeast | 1 | 16.9 | -0.5 | 10 | Vermont | Vermont | R | 186947 | 77718554 | 62.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | NH | Hex | 4 | 21 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 34.9 | -9 | -14154 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 116435 | 29170383 | 11 | 1 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 8.2 | R | 52.1 | 1 | 25 | 29.1 | 64.0 | 11.9 | 58821 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 213724 | 47169911 | Northeast | 1 | 20.9 | -0.5 | 11 | New Hampshire | New Hampshire | R | 334055 | 77718554 | 64 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 23 | NJ | Hex | 17 | 23 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 36.8 | -7.2 | -161995 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1102211 | 29170383 | 10 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 2.1 | R | 46.1 | 1 | 20 | 24.8 | 61.6 | 15.5 | 520035 | 17 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1845502 | 47169911 | Northeast | 3 | 22.7 | -0.5 | 9 | New Jersey | New Jersey | R | 2997229 | 77718554 | 61.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 24 | DE | Hex | 3 | 17 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 39.2 | -2.4 | 3089 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 92283 | 29170383 | 9.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 3.5 | R | 45.1 | 1 | 20 | 20.4 | 59.6 | 14.5 | 43643 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 140357 | 47169911 | Northeast | 5 | 16.9 | -0.5 | 9 | Delaware | Delaware | R | 235516 | 77718554 | 59.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 | WV | Hex | 6 | 36 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 36.4 | -13.2 | -96656 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 277435 | 29170383 | 7.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -8.8 | D | -49.6 | 1 | 25 | 27.2 | 63.6 | 22.8 | 177409 | 6 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 484964 | 47169911 | South | 4 | 36.0 | -0.5 | 7 | West Virginia | West Virginia | R | 762399 | 77718554 | 63.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 26 | MD | Hex | 10 | 26 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 37.4 | -6.2 | -32529 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 505781 | 29170383 | 8.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -1.7 | D | -43.6 | 1 | 20 | 23.9 | 61.3 | 19.4 | 311310 | 10 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 829305 | 47169911 | South | 4 | 25.6 | -0.5 | 9 | Maryland | Maryland | R | 1353812 | 77718554 | 61.3 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 27 | TX | Hex | 26 | 34 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 33.3 | -7.8 | -112515 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 1154289 | 29170383 | 4 | 7 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -1.2 | D | -41.1 | 1 | 30 | 32.9 | 66.2 | 26.3 | 1071052 | 26 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 2298896 | 47169911 | South | 7 | 34.1 | -0.5 | 4 | Texas | Texas | R | 3471281 | 77718554 | 66.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 28 | AR | Hex | 6 | 38 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 30.7 | 0.300000000 | 11664 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 199892 | 29170383 | 6 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 0 | I | 0 | 1 | 35 | 38.2 | 68.9 | 38.1 | 257782 | 6 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 448541 | 47169911 | South | 5 | 38.2 | -0.5 | 5 | Arkansas | Arkansas | R | 651320 | 77718554 | 68.9 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 29 | LA | Hex | 10 | 37 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 28.4 | 0.200000000 | -11473 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 298142 | 29170383 | 5.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 0 | I | 0 | 1 | 35 | 36.9 | 65.3 | 41.8 | 429317 | 10 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 686852 | 47169911 | South | 6 | 36.9 | -0.5 | 5 | Louisiana | Louisiana | R | 1051491 | 77718554 | 65.3 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | MS | Hex | 7 | 59 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 19.6 | -3.4 | -23862 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 126782 | 29170383 | 6.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 0 | I | 0 | 1 | 55 | 58.6 | 78.2 | 64.7 | 416609 | 7 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 505125 | 47169911 | South | 6 | 58.6 | -0.5 | 6 | Mississippi | Mississippi | R | 645963 | 77718554 | 78.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 | AL | Hex | 9 | 47 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 25.5 | 6.8 | 60344 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 256923 | 29170383 | 7.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 0 | I | 0 | 1 | 45 | 46.9 | 72.4 | 58.4 | 581778 | 9 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 728701 | 47169911 | South | 6 | 46.9 | -0.5 | 7 | Alabama | Alabama | R | 1006111 | 77718554 | 72.4 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 32 | GA | Hex | 12 | 50 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 24.6 | -2.1 | -44911 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 289529 | 29170383 | 8 | 7 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 0 | I | 0 | 1 | 50 | 50.4 | 75.0 | 44.6 | 501385 | 12 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 881496 | 47169911 | South | 6 | 50.4 | -0.5 | 8 | Georgia | Georgia | R | 1174772 | 77718554 | 75 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 33 | KY | Hex | 9 | 22 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 34.8 | -2.8 | -26382 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 371159 | 29170383 | 6.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 6.2 | R | 43.8 | 1 | 25 | 28.6 | 63.4 | 19.6 | 214035 | 9 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 676446 | 47169911 | South | 4 | 22.4 | -0.5 | 6 | Kentucky | Kentucky | R | 1067499 | 77718554 | 63.4 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 34 | VA | Hex | 11 | 27 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 30.1 | -2.4 | -3500 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 438887 | 29170383 | 8 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 10.9 | R | 43.4 | 1 | 35 | 37.7 | 67.8 | 24.4 | 398174 | 11 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 988493 | 47169911 | South | 4 | 26.8 | -0.5 | 8 | Virginia | Virginia | R | 1457019 | 77718554 | 67.8 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 35 | TN | Hex | 10 | 28 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 29.7 | 1.6 | 6060 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 357293 | 29170383 | 7 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 9.7 | R | 37.8 | 1 | 35 | 38 | 67.7 | 29.9 | 340555 | 10 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 813147 | 47169911 | South | 5 | 28.3 | -0.5 | 6 | Tennessee | Tennessee | R | 1201182 | 77718554 | 67.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 36 | NC | Hex | 13 | 30 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 28.9 | -0.300000000 | -25408 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 438705 | 29170383 | 9 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 10.3 | R | 39.5 | 1 | 40 | 40.6 | 69.5 | 30 | 427697 | 13 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1054889 | 47169911 | South | 5 | 30.3 | -0.5 | 7 | North Carolina | North Carolina | R | 1518612 | 77718554 | 69.5 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 37 | SC | Hex | 8 | 35 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 27.7 | -1.9 | -10662 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 186824 | 29170383 | 8.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 8.5 | R | 38.1 | 1 | 40 | 43.1 | 70.8 | 32.7 | 222982 | 8 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 477044 | 47169911 | South | 5 | 34.6 | -0.5 | 8 | South Carolina | South Carolina | R | 673960 | 77718554 | 70.8 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 38 | OK | Hex | 8 | 34 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 24.0 | -8 | -54511 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 247147 | 29170383 | 4.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 15.7 | R | 47.7 | 1 | 45 | 49.7 | 73.7 | 26 | 309328 | 8 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 759025 | 47169911 | South | 6 | 34.0 | -0.5 | 4 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma | R | 1029900 | 77718554 | 73.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 39 | FL | Hex | 17 | 35 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 27.8 | -3.1 | 41323 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 718117 | 29170383 | 8.5 | 8 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 9.6 | R | 40.5 | 1 | 40 | 44.1 | 71.9 | 31.4 | 970955 | 17 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 1857759 | 47169911 | South | 7 | 34.5 | -0.5 | 9 | Florida | Florida | R | 2583283 | 77718554 | 71.9 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 | WA | Hex | 9 | 20 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 38.6 | -8.6 | -47703 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 568334 | 29170383 | 1.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -2.1 | D | -47.2 | 1 | 15 | 18.3 | 56.9 | 11.8 | 248625 | 9 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 837135 | 47169911 | West | 2 | 20.4 | -0.5 | 1 | Washington | Washington | R | 1470847 | 77718554 | 56.9 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 41 | HI | Hex | 4 | 46 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 37.5 | -22.3 | -39915 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 101409 | 29170383 | -0.5 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | -21.1 | D | -59.8 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 62.5 | 23.8 | 77440 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 168865 | 47169911 | West | 7 | 46.1 | -0.5 | 1 | Hawaii | Hawaii | R | 270274 | 77718554 | 62.5 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 42 | AK | Hex | 3 | 21 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 34.6 | -8 | -2444 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 32967 | 29170383 | 0.5 | 0 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 2.7 | R | 45.3 | 1 | 20 | 23.5 | 58.1 | 12.8 | 17749 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 55349 | 47169911 | West | 0 | 20.8 | -0.5 | 0 | Alaska | Alaska | R | 95219 | 77718554 | 58.1 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 43 | MT | Hex | 4 | 11 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 37.8 | -3.8 | 6080 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 120197 | 29170383 | 2.5 | 2 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 9 | R | 50.6 | 1 | 20 | 20.1 | 57.9 | 7.3 | 45141 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 183976 | 47169911 | West | 2 | 11.1 | -0.5 | 3 | Montana | Montana | R | 317603 | 77718554 | 57.9 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 44 | ID | Hex | 4 | 12 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 26.0 | -4.7 | -8447 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 80826 | 29170383 | 2 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 26.1 | R | 56.8 | 1 | 35 | 38.2 | 64.2 | 7.400000000 | 34015 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 199384 | 47169911 | West | 2 | 12.1 | -0.5 | 2 | Idaho | Idaho | R | 310379 | 77718554 | 64.2 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 45 | WY | Hex | 3 | 18 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 30.5 | -5 | -815 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 44358 | 29170383 | 3 | 3 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 20.3 | R | 55.8 | 1 | 35 | 38.5 | 69.0 | 13.2 | 29537 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 100464 | 47169911 | West | 3 | 18.2 | -0.5 | 3 | Wyoming | Wyoming | R | 145570 | 77718554 | 69 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 46 | OR | Hex | 6 | 4 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 42.3 | -1.5 | 33894 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 392760 | 29170383 | 1.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 6 | R | 49.8 | 1 | 10 | 10.1 | 52.4 | 2.6 | 78253 | 6 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 486686 | 47169911 | West | 3 | 4.1 | -0.5 | 1 | Oregon | Oregon | R | 927946 | 77718554 | 52.4 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 47 | NV | Hex | 3 | 19 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 36.3 | -3 | 5418 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 66016 | 29170383 | 2.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 8.2 | R | 47.5 | 1 | 25 | 27.4 | 63.7 | 16.2 | 42562 | 3 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 115750 | 47169911 | West | 3 | 19.2 | -0.5 | 2 | Nevada | Nevada | R | 181766 | 77718554 | 63.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 48 | CO | Hex | 7 | 19 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 34.6 | -6.7 | -5194 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 329980 | 29170383 | 3.5 | 4 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 9.2 | R | 50.5 | 1 | 25 | 28 | 62.6 | 12.1 | 187844 | 7 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 597189 | 47169911 | West | 4 | 18.8 | -0.5 | 3 | Colorado | Colorado | R | 953884 | 77718554 | 62.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 49 | CA | Hex | 45 | 10 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | G | Right | 0 | ü | 41.5 | -3.2 | 231529 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 3475847 | 29170383 | 2 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 3.100000000 | R | 47.8 | 1 | 10 | 13.5 | 55.0 | 7.2 | 1134432 | 45 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 4602096 | 47169911 | West | 4 | 10.4 | -0.5 | 1 | California | California | R | 8367862 | 77718554 | 55 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 50 | UT | Hex | 4 | 16 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | J | Right | 0 | ü | 26.4 | -4.7 | -30381 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 126284 | 29170383 | 4 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 25.4 | R | 56.5 | 1 | 40 | 41.2 | 67.6 | 11.1 | 84915 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 323643 | 47169911 | West | 4 | 15.8 | -0.5 | 2 | Utah | Utah | R | 478476 | 77718554 | 67.6 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 51 | AZ | Hex | 6 | 13 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | I | Right | 0 | ü | 31.9 | -3.1 | 28026 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 198540 | 29170383 | 3 | 5 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 19.8 | R | 54.8 | 1 | 30 | 32.8 | 64.7 | 9.900000000 | 136091 | 6 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 402812 | 47169911 | West | 5 | 13.0 | -0.5 | 2 | Arizona | Arizona | R | 622926 | 77718554 | 64.7 | R | 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 52 | NM | Hex | 4 | 12 | % shift to the right | George McGovern | H | Right | 0 | ü | 36.5 | -3.2 | 11003 | 17 | GEORGE McGOVERN | Richard Nixon | 37.5% | 141084 | 29170383 | 3.5 | 6 | The Democratic's nomination was eventually won by Senator George McGovern, who ran an anti-war campaign against incumbent Republican President Richard Nixon, but was handicapped by his outsider status as well as the scandal and subsequent firing of vice presidential nominee Thomas Eagleton. Emphasizing a good economy and his successes in foreign affairs (especially ending American involvement in Vietnam and establishing relations with China), Nixon won the election in a massive landslide (a higher proportion than in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson overwhelmingly defeated Barry Goldwater). Nixon won the election, with a 23.2% margin of victory in the popular vote, the fourth largest margin in presidential election history. He received almost 18 million more popular votes than McGovern—the widest margin of any U.S. presidential election. | 12.1 | R | 51.8 | 1 | 20 | 24.5 | 61.0 | 9.2 | 65914 | 4 | 520 | RICHARD NIXON | 60.7% | 235606 | 47169911 | West | 5 | 12.4 | -0.5 | 3 | New Mexico | New Mexico | R | 386241 | 77718554 | 61 | R | 1972 |