The 1972 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Republican nominee Bill Phelps narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Jack J. Schramm with 50.14% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 8, 1972.
Democratic primary
Candidates James P. Aylward Jr. Leonard L. Bade John Owens Bond James E. Godfrey, speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives John C. McAllister Jack J. Schramm, state representative Wallace P. Wright
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Joseph L. Badaracco, president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen William B. "Bill" Ewald, former state representative Gregory Hansman Marvin L. Kennon, state representative Bill Phelps, state representative
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Bill Phelps, Republican Jack J. Schramm, Democratic
Other candidates Edward Verburg, nonpartisan
Results
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