United States 1980 Election
52.6%
Turnout
85,103,195
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Reagan | Republican | 43,903,230 | 50.7% |
| 2 | Jimmy Carter | Democratic | 35,480,115 | 41.0% |
| 3 | John B. Anderson | Independent | 5,719,850 | 6.6% |
Previous presidential election: 1976 – won by Jimmy Carter (turnout -0.9pp)