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1972 United States Congressional Elections – South Dakota

United States Senate – DEM Gain

James Abourezk (D) ­ 174,77357.04%

Robert W. Hirsch (R) ­ 131,61342.96%

Total Votes ­ 306,386100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 1 – DEM Hold

Frank E. Denholm (D-inc) ­ 94,44260.53%

John Vickerman (R) ­ 61,58939.47%

Total Votes ­ 156,031100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District 2 – GOP Gain

James Abdnor (R) ­ 79,54654.87%

Pat McKeever (D) ­ 65,41545.13%

Total Votes ­ 144,961100.00%

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