United States presidential election in Michigan, 1976

United States presidential election in Michigan, 1976

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Nominee Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Party Republican Democratic Home state Michigan Georgia Running mate Bob Dole Walter Mondale Electoral vote 21 0 Popular vote 1,893,742 1,696,714 Percentage 51.83% 46.44%
Results by county Ford   40-49%   50-59%   60-69%   70-79% Carter   40-49%   50-59%   60-69%
President before election Gerald Ford Republican Elected President Jimmy Carter Democratic

Ford

Carter

Gerald Ford
Republican

Jimmy Carter
Democratic

The 1976 United States presidential election in Michigan was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent President Gerald Ford won his home state of Michigan with 51.83% of the vote, carrying Michigan's 21 electoral votes. However, he lost the general election to Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter. This marked the last time a Democrat won the presidency without carrying Michigan.