Alabama

In the absence of their here, the Wallace-voters in Alabama gave Nixon 72 per cent of the popular vote and the state's nine electoral votes. Veteran Senator John Sparkman turned back a stiff challenge from former Postmaster General Winton (Red) Blount with surprising case.

Alaska

The votes in "Seward's Icebox" will not be counted until this morning, but both Nixon and incumbent GOP Governor Ted Stevens should have little trouble carrying the state.

Arizona

Barry Goldwater's homestead Arizona, expected gave Nixon 63 per cent of its popular vote. There were no other statewide races.

Arkanasas

Arkansas west Republican for the first time since 1868, giving Nixon a 70 per cent plurality. Popular Senator John J. McClellan destroyed his lackluster opponent with 59 per cent of the vote, while youthful incumbent Democratic Governor Dale Bumpers was re-elected with 62 per cent.

California

McGovern came closer here than in any of the other large states, but a well-oiled Nixon campaign seems to have captured 58 per cent of the Golden State's popular vote and its 45 electoral votes for the President. There were no state wide races.

Colorado

As expected Nixon took the Rocky Mountain State with an overwhelming 65 per cent of the vote. Incumbent Republican Senator Gordon Allott was in trouble because of a surprisingly strong showing by Democrat Floyd Haskell.

Connecticut

Nixon appeared to have carried Connecticut with almost 60 per cent of the vote. The Republican victory marked the GOP's first win in the state since 1956. There were no other statewide races.

Delaware