Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Carter | Democratic | 40,831,000 | 297 |
| Gerald Ford | Republican | 39,148,000 | 240 |
| Eugene McCarthy | Independent | 756,691 | -- |
| Roger MacBride | Libertarian | 173,011 | -- |