1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election

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%-49%

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 5, 1972.

Candidates

 * Arthur A. Link, U.S. Representative
 * Edward P. Burns

Candidates

 * Richard F. Larsen, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * Robert P. McCarney

Candidates

 * Arthur A. Link, Democratic
 * Richard F. Larsen, Republican