United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1980

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United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1980

November 4, 1980

Nominee Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter John B. Anderson Party Republican Democratic Independent Home state California Georgia Illinois Running mate George H.W Bush Walter Mondale Patrick Lucey Electoral vote 13 0 0 Popular vote 915,018 875,635 52,800 Percentage 49.30% 47.18% 2.85%

President before election Jimmy Carter Republican Elected President Ronald Reagan Republican

The 1980 United States presidential election in North Carolina took place on November 4, 1980 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 1980 United States presidential election. Voters chose 13 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

North Carolina barely voted for the Republican nominee, Governor Ronald Reagan, over the Democratic nominee, President Jimmy Carter in a close battle. Independent Candidate Republican Congressman John B. Anderson, proved to be a minor spoilsport, taking two percent of the vote from Reagan and Carter. The Final numbers were 49.30% for Reagan to 47.18% for Carter and 2.85% for Anderson.

Results

United States presidential election in North Carolina, 1980
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Electoral votes
	Republican	Ronald Reagan	915,018	49.30%	13
	Democratic	Jimmy Carter (incumbent)	875,635	47.18%	0
	Independent	John B. Anderson	52,800	2.85%	0
	Libertarian	Edward Clark	9,677	0.52%	0
	Citizens	Barry Commoner	2,287	0.12%	0
	Socialist Workers	Clifton Deberry	416	0.02	0
Totals			1,855,833	100.0%	13
Voter turnout			54.52%		—