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1972 United States Congressional Elections – Maine

United States Senate – DEM Gain

William Hathaway (D) ­ 224,27053.23%

Margaret Chase Smith (R-inc) ­ 197,04046.77%

Total Votes ­ 421,310100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 1 – DEM Hold

Peter N. Kyros (D-inc) ­ 129,40859.36%

L. Robert Porteous, Jr. (R) ­ 88,58840.64%

Total Votes ­ 217,996100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 2 – GOP Gain

William Cohen (R) ­ 106,28054.39%

Elmer H. Violette (D-inc) ­ 89,13545.61%

Total Votes ­ 195,415100.00%

Source: Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives