People / Republican
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford ran for president once as the Republican nominee (1976). Home state: Michigan. Every figure below links into the election record it comes from.
Presidential runs
Every year links to the full national election page.
| Year | Party | Outcome | National share | States won | Counties won | Best state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Republican | Lost | 48.0% | 27 | 1,428 | Utah (62%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Ford's 1976 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, KY | +60.2 | |
| Madison County, ID | +49.6 | |
| Ottawa County, MI | +49.4 | |
| Cache County, UT | +48.3 | |
| Washington County, UT | +48.1 | |
| Sioux County, IA | +47.4 | |
| Gillespie County, TX | +46.7 | |
| Hamilton County, IN | +46.6 | |
| Uintah County, UT | +46.1 | |
| Phelps County, NE | +45.3 | |
| Iron County, UT | +44.7 | |
| Box Elder County, UT | +44.2 |