1976 United States presidential election in Mississippi

The 1976 United States presidential election in Mississippi was held on November 2, 1976. The Democratic Party candidate Jimmy Carter won the state of Mississippi. He narrowly won the state with 49.56% of the vote, and all seven of the state's electors were pledged to Carter.

1976 United States presidential election in Mississippi

November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford
Party Democratic Republican
Home state Georgia Michigan
Running mate Walter Mondale Bob Dole
Electoral vote 7 0
Popular vote 381,309 366,846
Percentage 49.56% 47.68%

County Results

President before election

Gerald Ford
Republican

Elected President

Jimmy Carter
Democratic

As of the 2020 presidential election, this is the last time a Democrat won the state of Mississippi, as well as Hancock County, Neshoba County, DeSoto County, Carroll County, Covington County, Pearl River County, George County, Wayne County, Stone County, Greene County, Perry County, and Webster County.

60% of white voters supported Ford while 36% supported Carter.

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