United States Senate – DEM Hold
George McGovern (D-inc) – 147,929 – 53.04%
Leo K. Thorsness (R) – 130,955 – 46.96%
Total Votes – 278,884 – 100.00%
United States House of Representatives – District 1 – GOP Gain
Larry Pressler (R) – 78,266 – 55.27%
Frank E. Denholm (D-inc) – 63,339 – 44.73%
Total Votes – 141,605 – 100.00%
United States House of Representatives – District 2 – GOP Hold
James Abdnor (R-inc) – 88,746 – 67.81%
Jack M. Weiland (D) – 42,119 – 32.19%
Total Votes – 130,865 – 100.00%