1976 Arkansas Democratic Party presidential primary

The 1976 Arkansas Democratic Party presidential primary was held on May 25 as part of the 1976 Democratic Party presidential primaries to elect 26 delegates to the 1976 Democratic National Convention. It was the first Democratic presidential primary held in the state of Arkansas. Governor of Georgia Jimmy Carter handily won the contest by 46 points.

1976 Arkansas Democratic Party presidential primary

May 25, 1976

Candidate Jimmy Carter George Wallace Home state Georgia Alabama Delegate count 17 5 Popular vote 314,277 83,005 Percentage 62.6% 16.5%   Candidate Uncommitted Mo Udall Home state — Arizona Delegate count 3 1 Popular vote 57,145 37,783 Percentage 11.4% 7.5%

County results Carter   50 – 60%   60 – 70%   70 – 80%

Results

1976 Arkansas Democratic Party presidential primary

Candidate		Del	Votes	%
	Jimmy Carter	17	314,277	62.6%
	George Wallace	5	83,005	16.5%
	Uncommitted delegates	3	57,145	11.4%
	Mo Udall	1	37,783	7.5%
	Henry M. Jackson	0	9,554	1.9%
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See also

• 1976 Democratic Party presidential primaries