The United States presidential election of 2072 was the 72nd quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2072. The Republican Party's nomination was eventually won by Governor Lewis K. Smith of Kansas, who ran on a policy of fiscal and foreign conservatism against incumbent President and Democratic candidate Edward B. Nicholson. Smith, however, was handicapped by his poor governing record in Kansas, his low favorability ratings, limited support from his own party, the perception of many voters that he was a right-wing extremist, and the sexual scandal involving his vice-presidential running mate, Senator Jackie Levinston of Indiana.