1972 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1972 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on February 1, 1972, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Louisiana. Democratic nominee Jimmy Fitzmorris defeated Republican nominee Morley A. Hudson and American nominee Gertrude Taylor.
Results
On election day, February 1, 1972, Democratic nominee Jimmy Fitzmorris won the election by a margin of 597,625 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Morley A. Hudson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Fitzmorris was sworn in as the 46th lieutenant governor of Louisiana on May 9, 1972.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jimmy Fitzmorris | 815,794 | 76.80 | |
| Republican | Morley A. Hudson | 218,169 | 20.54 | |
| American Party of the United States | Gertrude Taylor | 28,316 | 2.66 | |
| Total votes | 1,062,279 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "LA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 6, 2011. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
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