United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 1972

The 1972 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 7, 1972, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 93rd Congress from January 3, 1973 until January 3, 1975.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 1972[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Democratic 4 0 1 -1 50% 52.02% 634,087 +0.92%
  Republican 4 1 0 +1 50% 47.98% 584,859 -0.61%
Totals 8 0 0 — 100% 100% 1,218,946

References

  1. ↑ http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electioninfo/index.aspx
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