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1976 United States presidential election in Mississippi
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The 1976 United States presidential election in Mississippi was held on November 2, 1976. The Democratic Party candidate Jimmy Carter won the state of Mississippi. He narrowly won the state with 49.56% of the vote, and all seven of the state's electors were pledged to Carter.[1]
Main article: 1976 United States presidential election
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As of the 2020 presidential election[update], this is the last time a Democrat won the state of Mississippi, as well as Hancock County, Neshoba County, DeSoto County, Carroll County, Covington County, Pearl River County, George County, Wayne County, Stone County, Greene County, Perry County, and Webster County.[2]
60% of white voters supported Ford while 36% supported Carter.[3][4]