U.S. House, District 02, 1972 Election
General
| Date: | November 7, 1972 |
| Cycle: | 1972 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 02 |
| Counties: | Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Scott, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancher Nelsen Incumbent | Man | Republican | 124,350 | 57.10 | +14.20 |
| Charlie Turnbull | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 93,433 | 42.90 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota General Election Results 1972, Office of Secretary of State (p. 4)