1976-GENERAL ELECTION

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After the nomination of Edmund Muskie in a close primary, he selects conservative Democrat Henry 'Scoop' Jackson as his running mate to balance the ticket. The Republican Party picks Missouri senator Kit Bond as his VP candidate. A slew of third party candidates decide to run!

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Results

Edmund Muskie/Scoop Jackson (Democratic)-518-50%
Best States: Maine 58%, Massachusetts 56%, New York 56%
James Buckley/Kit Bond (Republican)-14-21.4%
Best States: Utah 54%, Idaho 41%, Arizona 34%
Eugene McCarthy/Mike Gravel (Independent)-6-11.9%
Best States: Alaska 37%, Vermont 34%, Oregon 21%
Charles Koch/Roger MacBride (Libertarian)-0-9.5%
Best States: Kansas 19%, Wyoming 17%, Montana 15%
Lester Maddox/William Dyke (American Independent Party)-0-7.1%
Best States: Mississippi 24%, Alabama 22%, Georgia 22%