1976 United States presidential election in West Virginia

The 1976 United States presidential election in West Virginia was held on November 2, 1976 as part of the 1976 United States presidential election. The two major party candidates, Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter were the only candidates to appear on the state's ballot. Carter won the state of West Virginia with 58% of the vote, carrying the state's 6 electoral votes.[1] He had a 16.14 point margin over the incumbent President Ford. As of the 2020 presidential election, this is the last election in which Putnam County, Mineral County, and Hampshire County voted for the Democratic candidate.

Main article: 1976 United States presidential election
1976 United States presidential election in West Virginia
November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Walter Mondale Bob Dole
Electoral vote 6 0
Popular vote 435,914 314,760
Percentage 58.07% 41.93%
County Results
Elections in West Virginia
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References
  1. "1976 Presidential General Election Results - West Virginia". Retrieved June 11, 2016.


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