1972 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1972 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Republican nominee Bill Phelps narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Jack J. Schramm with 50.14% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 8, 1972.

Candidates

 * Jack J. Schramm, State Representative
 * James E. Godfrey, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
 * James P. Aylward Jr.
 * John Owens Bond
 * John C. McAllister
 * Wallace P. Wright
 * Leonard L. Bade

Candidates

 * Bill Phelps, State Representative
 * Joseph L. Badaracco, President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 * Marvin L. Kennon, State Representative
 * William B. "Bill" Ewald, former State Representative
 * Gregory Hansman

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Bill Phelps, Republican
 * Jack J. Schramm, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Edward Verburg, Nonpartisan