1972Final results

1972 election for North Dakota Legislative District 22

North Dakota State Senate · North Dakota

Ernest G. Pyle (R) won with 60.3% of the vote, defeating Willian W. Martin (D) by 20.7 points.

Ernest G. PyleRepublican · winner · incumbent
60.3%2,986
39.7%1,962
4,948 votes

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1972

Races before and after

EvenR+5.91976R+20.71980R+14.31984R+6.61988R+10.91996R+24.62000

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET