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Who ran for vice president with Gerald Ford?
Former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller was chosen as the 41st vice president of the United States in 1974.
Who ran with Ford in 1976?
The Democratic Party won the presidential election and retained control of Congress. Democratic Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia defeated Republican incumbent President Gerald Ford. Carter won the popular vote by two points and finished with 297 electoral votes, taking a mix of Southern and Northern states.
How long did Gerald Ford serve as vice president?
| Gerald Ford | |
|---|---|
| In office August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 | |
| Vice President | None (Aug–Dec 1974) Nelson Rockefeller (1974–1977) |
| Preceded by | Richard Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Carter |
Who ran against Gerald Ford 1974?
| Gerald Ford | |
|---|---|
| Vice President | None (Aug–Dec 1974) Nelson Rockefeller (1974–1977) |
| Preceded by | Richard Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Carter |
| 40th Vice President of the United States |
Who was Gerald Ford’s running mate in 1976?
1976 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Jimmy Carter | Gerald Ford |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Georgia | Michigan |
| Running mate | Walter Mondale | Bob Dole |
| Electoral vote | 297 | 240 |
Why did Nelson Rockefeller resign?
Rockefeller resigned from the federal government in 1956 to focus on New York State and on national politics. From September 1956 to April 1958, he chaired the Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention.
What was Ford before he was vice president?
Earlier, he served as leader of the Republican Party in the House of Representatives, and then as the 40th vice president of the United States from 1973 to 1974. When President Richard Nixon resigned in 1974, Ford succeeded to the presidency, but was defeated for election to a full term in 1976.