Campaigning at Case: Presidential Elections,
1892-2008
1972: The Youth Vote
The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution enfranchised
18-to-20 year-olds. CWRU Students for McGovern sought donations
for window cards, to be put in the windows of student dormitory
rooms. Former faculty member (School of Medicine 1955-1965)
Dr. Benjamin Spock, was the presidential candidate of the People’s
Party.
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A rally for McGovern was held on campus
(below).
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Socialist Workers vice presidential candidate
Andrew Pulley spoke on campus.
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The student yearbook featured coverage
of the McGovern visit to Cleveland State University. Actor
Jack Nicholson also visited the CWRU campus in support
of McGovern.
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The University sponsored lectures by three
distinguished congressmen.
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The mock political convention was held
once again.
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Ohio Popular Vote |
National Popular Vote |
Electoral Vote |
Richard M. Nixon (R) 2,441,827 (59.6%)
George S. McGovern (D) 1,558,889 (38.1%)
John G. Schmitz (American Independent) 80,067 (2%)
Louis Fisher (Socialist Workers) 7.107 (.2%)
Gus Hall (Communist) 6,437 (.2%)
Edward A. Wallace 460 |
Richard M. Nixon (R) 47,170,179 (60.69%)
George S. McGovern (D) 29,171,791 (37.53%)
John G. Schmitz (American Independent) 1,098,670 (1.4%)
Benjamin Spock (People’s) 78,751 (.1%)
Louis Fisher (Socialist Workers) 53,811 (.07%)
Gus Hall (Communist) 25,343 (.03%)
Edward A. Wallace 460 |
Richard M. Nixon (R) 520
George S. McGovern (D) 17
John Hospers (Libertarian) 1 |
Information was compiled by staff of the Case Western Reserve
University Archives, September 2004.
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