1972 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska

none February 2026 March 2021 1972 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska Alaska presidential no 1970 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska 1970 1973 Alaska's at-large congressional district special election 1973 (special) November 7, 1972 x150px Nick Begich.jpg Nick Begich Sr. † Democratic Party (United States) 53,651 56.2% Don Young 1973.jpg Don Young Republican Party (United States) 41,750 43.8% 325px Results by state house district 350px Results by borough 325px Begich: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Young: #e27f7f 50–60% Representative At-large Nick Begich Sr. Democratic Party (United States) Nick Begich Sr. Democratic Party (United States) 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 Sr. went missing shortly before the general election, but still defeated Republican nominee Don Young.October 1, 2014 Five people have won election to Congress, despite being dead Philip Bump The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/10/01/five-people-have-won-election-to-congress-despite-being-dead/ live https://archive.today/20161010184908/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/10/01/five-people-have-won-election-to-congress-despite-being-dead/ October 10, 2016 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.Solender Andrew 2022-09-01 Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Sarah Palin in Alaska special election https://www.axios.com/2022/09/01/democrat-mary-peltola-wins-upset-in-alaska-special-election 2022-09-01 Axios en Primary On February 10, 1972, incumbent Representative Nick Begich Sr. announced that he would seek reelection to the House of Representatives.February 11, 1972 Alaska problems ignored in D.C.: Begich 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170163/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610174759/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170163/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com He had considered running for the Democratic senatorial nomination against Republican Senator Ted Stevens, but chose to run for reelection and reaffirmed his intention on March 27.March 22, 1972 Begich-Stevens race? it's being considered 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170458/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610175021/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170458/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.comMarch 28, 1972 Begich says no to Senate rumor 3 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170271/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610175032/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53170271/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com On April 7, Don Young, a member of the Alaska Senate, stated that he was considering running for the Republican nomination for Alaska's congressional district.April 7, 1972 Young eyeing GOP nomination to House seat of Rep. Begich 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53161773/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610153104/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53161773/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com At the Republican Party's state convention, the party gave its support to Young, although he had not formally announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives.May 15, 1972 Don Young drafted for House run 3 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53161943/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610153454/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53161943/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com On May 22, Young announced his candidacy after filing to run in Juneau.May 22, 1972 Don Young files for Begich's seat 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53162177/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610153754/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53162177/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com On June 1, Bruce Dickerson Stevens filed to run for the Republican nomination, but did not actively campaign in the primary.June 2, 1972 Six filing statewide 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168335/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610172147/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168335/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.comAugust 19, 1972 About Bruce "Red" Stevens 30 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168138/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610172150/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168138/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.comAugust 21, 1972 Bruce Stevens Not Campaigning 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168154/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610172411/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53168154/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com On August 22, the open primary was held in which Begich placed first with nearly 70% of the popular vote, Young placed second with 25.60%, and Stevens placed third with less than 5%. Candidates Nick Begich Sr., member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska's at-large congressional district (1971–1972) Bruce Dickerson Stevens, candidate in the 1970 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska Don Young, member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1967–1971) and Alaska Senate (1971–1973) Results 1972 Alaska at-large congressional district open primaryOpen Primary Results https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/Archive/72PRIM/72prim.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20200331083247/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/Archive/72PRIM/72prim.pdf 2020-03-31 Democratic Party (United States) Nick Begich Sr. (incumbent) 37,873 69.45% Republican Party (United States) Don Young 13,958 25.60% Republican Party (United States) Bruce Dickerson Stevens 2,703 4.96% 54,534 100.00% General election On September 6, 1972, Young challenged Begich to debate him, and Begich accepted on September 14.September 7, 1972 Young asking debate series with Rep. Begich 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164879/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610162924/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164879/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.comSeptember 14, 1972 Begich accepts Young's challenge 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164996/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610162927/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164996/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com Four or five debates were planned to be held between Begich and Young, but Begich disappeared on October 16 while traveling by airplane with House Majority Leader Hale Boggs.October 6, 1972 Guess not satisfied over debate 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164814/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610163157/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53164814/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com On October 19, Young suspended his campaign activities until Begich was found, but later resumed campaigning on October 28. Young stated that he believed that he was "doing what I think is best for the state" as if Begich was never found or discovered to have died then Alaska could not have a representative for six months until a special election was held to fill Begich's vacancy.October 19, 1972 Campaigns suspended 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53165670/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610163715/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53165670/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.comOctober 28, 1972 Don Young resumes low key campaign 1 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53165676/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610163936/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53165676/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com House Minority Leader Gerald Ford stated that Alaska would possibly risk its seniority in the House of Representatives and House committee assignments if Young was not elected.October 31, 1972 Ford urging Young vote 2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53166139/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ live https://archive.today/20200610165007/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/53166139/fairbanks-daily-news-miner/ June 10, 2020 Newspapers.com However, despite Young and Ford's statements, Begich won reelection with 56.24% of the popular vote against Young's 43.76%.General Election Results https://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/Archive/72GENR/72genr.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20200331083247/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/Core/Archive/72GENR/72genr.pdf 2020-03-31 Begich never reappeared and was declared dead in absentia in December 1972. His body was never found. Results 1972 Alaska at-large congressional district election Democratic Party (United States) Nick Begich Sr. (incumbent) 53,651 56.24% +1.13% Republican Party (United States) Don Young 41,750 43.76% −1.13% 95,401 100.00% See also 1972 United States House of Representatives elections References 1972 Alaska Category:1972 Alaska elections Category:Don Young