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Nixon Wins Re-Election as Electoral College Meets
President Nixon secured a commanding lead as electors vote in state capitals and the District of Columbia. By afternoon Nixon held 154 of 521 expected votes, while McGovern had three from DC. more results and calls to abolish the electoral college followed.
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