State Senate, District 61, 1972 Election
General
| Date: | November 7, 1972 |
| Cycle: | 1972 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 61 |
| Counties: | Hennepin |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Hansen Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 13,717 | 50.06 | +0.12 |
| Wesley J. (Wes) Skoglund | Man | Nonpartisan | 13,685 | 49.94 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota General Election Results 1972, Office of Secretary of State (p. 21).