| Election Name: | 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | North Dakota |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1968 |
| Next Election: | 1976 North Dakota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1976 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1972 |
| Image1: | File:Arthur A. Link.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Arthur A. Link |
| Party1: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| Popular Vote1: | 143,899 |
| Percentage1: | 51.0% |
| Nominee2: | Richard F. Larsen |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 138,032 |
| Percentage2: | 49.0% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William L. Guy |
| Before Party: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
| After Election: | Arthur A. Link |
| After Party: | North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party |
The 1972 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. The election pitted Democratic Congressman Arthur A. Link Against Republican Lieutenant governor Richard F. Larsen. Link Narrowly Defeated Larsen By a margin of 51%-49%
Primary elections were held on September 5, 1972.[1]