1976Final results
1976 election for President in Nevada
President · Nevada
Gerald Ford (R) won with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Jimmy Carter (D) by 4.4 points.
Gerald FordRepublican · winner
50.2%101,273
Jimmy CarterDemocrat
45.8%92,479
Write-ins and other votesOther party
2.5%5,108
Roger MacbrideLibertarian
0.8%1,519
Lester MaddoxAmerican Independent
0.7%1,497
201,876 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Gerald Ford (R)Jimmy Carter (D)
Also on the ballot: Roger Macbride (Libertarian), 0.8%; Lester Maddox (American Independent), 0.7%