California · 1976 presidential election
California presidential election results 1976
Gerald R. Ford carried California by 1.78 points (139,960 votes), winning 45 electoral votes.
- Electoral votes
- 45
- Votes counted
- 7,867,117
- CA result
- R+1.8
- Compared with the nation
- 3.9 pts more Republican
- Swing since 1972
- 11.7 pts to D
Statewide result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Bar | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald R. Ford | Republican | 3,882,244 | 49.30% | 45 | |
| Jimmy Carter | Democratic | 3,742,284 | 47.60% | — | |
| Total votes | 7,867,117 | ||||
Sources: 1976
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Questions and answers
Who won California in 1976?
Gerald R. Ford won California by 1.78 percentage points (139,960 votes).
How many electoral votes did California have in 1976?
California cast 45 electoral votes in 1976.
How many people voted for president in California in 1976?
7,867,117 votes were counted for president.
How did California change from 1972 to 1976?
The margin moved 11.7 points toward the Democratic ticket, from Republican by 13.5 points to Republican by 1.8 points.
Official results As published by The American Presidency Project (UC Santa Barbara) and the state documents it links. How we use this data