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The1972 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 1 February 1972 in order to elect thelieutenant governor of Louisiana.Democratic nomineeJimmy Fitzmorris defeatedRepublican nominee Morley A. Hudson andAmerican nominee Gertrude Taylor.
On election day, 1 February 1972,Democratic nomineeJimmy Fitzmorris won the election by a margin of 597,625 votes against his foremost opponentRepublican nominee Morley A. Hudson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Fitzmorris was sworn in as the 46thlieutenant governor of Louisiana on 9 May 1972.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jimmy Fitzmorris | 815,794 | 76.80 | |
| Republican | Morley A. Hudson | 218,169 | 20.54 | |
| American Party of the United States | Gertrude Taylor | 28,316 | 2.66 | |
| Total votes | 1,062,279 | 100.00 | ||
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