The 1972 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Dale Bumpers defeated Republican nominee Len E. Blaylock with 75.44% of the vote, despite Democratic nominee George McGovern losing the state in a landslide in the concurrent presidential election.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 30, 1972.
Democratic primary
Candidates Dale Bumpers, incumbent governor George W. Davis, state representative Les Gibbs, former labor union official Mack Harbour, hospital administrator Q. Byrum Hurst, state senator
Results Bumpers avoided a run-off (which would have been held on 13 June) by winning with more than 50% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates Len E. Blaylock, former staffer and welfare commissioner under Winthrop Rockefeller
Results
General election
Candidates Len E. Blaylock, Republican Dale Bumpers, Democratic
Results
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