George McGovern
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-07-1972 | Democratic | President | 3475847 | Loss |
| Website: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_McGovern |
Candidate Biography:
George Stanley McGovern
Born: July 19, 1922 in Avon, South Dakota
Married: Eleanor (m. 1943, died 2007)
Children: Ann, Susan, Teresa, Steven, Mary
Military Service: ARMY (WWII)
Died: October 21, 2012 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1957-1961: Member, US Congress [South Dakota]
1963-1981: Member, US Senate [South Dakota]
1984: Primary Candidate for President (Lost; 1.7%)
- AWARD: Presidential Medal of Freedom (2000)