1972 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
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The 1972 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska was held on November 7, 1972, to elect the United States representative from Alaska's at-large congressional district. Incumbent Democratic Representative Nick Begich went missing shortly before the general election, but still defeated Republican nominee Don Young.[1]
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Results by state house district Begich: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Young: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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This was the last time that a Democrat won Alaska's House seat until 2022’s special election, when Mary Peltola was elected to succeed the late Young.[2]