Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan | Republican | 40,831,000 | 297 |
| Jimmy Carter | Democratic | 35,484,000 | 240 |
| John Anderson | Independent | 5,720,000 | -- |
| Ed Clark | Libertarian | 921,299 | -- |