U.S. House, District 06, 1972 Election
General
| Date: | November 7, 1972 |
| Cycle: | 1972 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 06 |
| Counties: | Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John M. Zwach Incumbent | Man | Republican | 114,537 | 51.02 | +2.04 |
| Richard M. (Rick) Nolan | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 109,955 | 48.98 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota General Election Results 1972, Office of Secretary of State (p. 5)