Virginia

Nixon easily took Virginia, the "Mother of Presidents," with over 60 per cent of the popular vote, and his showing may have helped Republican William Scott, who surprised incumbent Senator William Spong, a moderate Democrat, by winning with 52 per cent of the vote.

Utah

Neither candidate campaigned in the Mormon State, and Nixon won 75 per cent of Utah's vote, as expected. Spiting their tickets dramatically. Utahians returned popular Democratic Governor Calvin Rampton to office with 70 per cent of the vote against hapless Republican Nicholas Strike.

Washington

Nixon appeared to have won the state although the exact margin of victory was not available at press time. GOP Governor District Evans turned back a surprisingly strong challenge by Democrat Albert Rosellini with 54 per cent of the vote.

West--Virginia

The normally rock-ribbed Democratic state of West Virginia went for Nixon with 55 per cent of its vote, mirroring the landslide in the best of he country. The Nixon victory appears to have help veteran Governor Arch Moore who defeated a determined challenge by John D. Rockefeller IV. Incumbent Democrat Senator Jennings Randolph had little difficulty winning re-election.

Winconsin

Normally liberal Wisconsin where George McGovern won his biggest primary victory his spring, turned against his election day giving Nixon 56 per cent of the popular vote and the Badger State's 11 electoral votes. The South Dakota Senator was expected to have a real chance here.

Wyoming

Wyoming rewarded old favorites, giving both Nixon and GOP Senator Cliff Hansen large majorities.