The 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. The election pitted Democratic Congressman Arthur A. Link against Republican Lieutenant Governor Richard F. Larsen. Link narrowly defeated Larsen by a margin of 51% to 49%. In 1974, a constitutional amendment would be adopted creating a joint ticket for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor, making this election the last time that they were elected separately.
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