1980 Democratic Party presidential primaries

Selection of the Democratic Party nominee June 2025 March 2024 1980 Democratic Party presidential primaries United States primary no 1976 Democratic Party presidential primaries 1976 1984 Democratic Party presidential primaries 1984 January 21 to June 3, 1980 3,346 delegates to the Democratic National Convention 1,674 (majority) no Jimmy Carter presidential portrait (cropped 1).jpg 150x150px Jimmy Carter E35e5e Georgia 1,984This is an estimate provided by the source. "estimate" July 1, 1980 DISENCHANTED https://www.newspapers.com/image/428638745 English The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts April 2, 2024 37 10,043,016 51.1% Ted Kennedy 1979.jpg Ted Kennedy 4997D0 Massachusetts 1,237"estimate" 13 7,381,693 37.6% File:NOTA_Option_Logo_3x4.svg Uncommitted 000000 96 1 1,288,423 6.6% First place by first-instance vote 1 350px First place by delegate allocation 350px First place by convention roll call #E35e5e Carter #4997D0 Kennedy #666666 Uncommitted Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter From January 21 to June 3, 1980, voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for president in the 1980 United States presidential election. Incumbent President Jimmy Carter was again selected as the nominee through a series of primary elections and caucuses, culminating in the 1980 Democratic National Convention, held from August 11 to 14, 1980, in New York City. Carter faced a major primary challenger in Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, who won 12 contests and received more than seven million votes nationwide, enough for him to refuse to concede the nomination until the second day of the convention. This remains the last primary election in which an incumbent president's party nomination was still contested going into the convention. Carter would be the last incumbent president to lose a primary in any contest until Joe Biden lost to Jason Palmer in the 2024 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucuses.Eugene McCarthy with 7%, William Proxmire with 5%, and Walter Mondale with 2% For the Democrats in 1980, a then-record of 37 primary races were held.Kalb Deborah https://books.google.com/books?id=JDjrCQAAQBAJ Guide to U.S. Elections CQ Press 2015 9781483380384 In 1980 a then-record thirty-seven primaries (including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) provided more opportunity for mass participation in the nominating process than ever before. Google Books Primary race At the time, Iran was experiencing a major uprising that severely damaged its oil infrastructure and greatly weakened its capability to produce oil.Oil Squeeze http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,946222,00.html Time magazine February 5, 1979 May 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20080307085655/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C946222%2C00.html March 7, 2008 dead In January 1979, shortly after Iran's leader Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi fled the country, lead Iranian opposition figure Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned from a 14-year exile and with the help of the Iranian people toppled the Shah which in turn led to the installation of a new government that was hostile towards the United States. The damage that resulted from Khomeini's rise to power was soon felt throughout many American cities. In the spring and summer of 1979 inflation was on the rise and various parts of the country were experiencing energy shortages.http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/retirement-planning/inflation-proofing-6-07/overview/0607_inflation_proofing_ov.htm Inflation-proofing ConsumerReports.org February 11, 2010 January 22, 2011 March 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100328194412/http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/retirement-planning/inflation-proofing-6-07/overview/0607_inflation_proofing_ov.htm live The gas lines last seen just after the Arab/Israeli war of 1973 were back and President Carter was widely blamed. President Carter's approval ratings were very low—28% according to Gallup,http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/11/14/bush.poll CNN Poll: Bush approval mark at all-time low May 1, 2010 April 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090425164853/http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/11/14/bush.poll/ live with some other polls giving even lower numbers. In July Carter returned from Camp David and announced a reshuffling of his cabinet on national television, giving a speech whose downcast demeanor resulted in it being widely labelled the "malaise speech." While the speech caused a brief upswing in the president's approval rating, the decision to dismiss several cabinet members was widely seen as a rash act of desperation, causing his approval rating to plummet back into the twenties. Some Democrats felt it worth the risk to mount a challenge to Carter in the primaries. Although Hugh Carey and William Proxmire decided not to run, Senator Edward M. Kennedy finally made his long-expected run at the presidency. Ted Kennedy had been asked to take his brother Robert's place at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and had refused. He ran for Senate Majority Whip in 1969, with many thinking that he was going to use this as a platform for the 1972 race.U.S. News & World Report January 1969. However, then came the notorious Chappaquiddick incident that killed Kennedy's car passenger Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy subsequently refused to run for president in 1972 and 1976. Many of his supporters suspected that Chappaquiddick had destroyed any ability he had to win on a national level. Despite this, in the summer of 1979, Kennedy consulted with his extended family, and that fall, he let it leak out that because of Carter's failings, 1980 might indeed be the year he would try for the nomination. Gallup had him beating the president by over two to one, but Carter remained confident, famously claiming at a June White House gathering of Congressmen that if Kennedy ran against him in the primary, he would "whip his ass."http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,912465,00.html Press: Whip His What? Time June 25, 1979 March 12, 2020 February 18, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200218022830/http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,912465,00.html live Kennedy's official announcement was scheduled for early November. A television interview with Roger Mudd of CBS a few days before the announcement went badly, however. Kennedy gave an "incoherent and repetitive"http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/02/18/chapter_4_sailing_into_the_wind/ Chapter 4: Sailing Into the Wind: Losing a quest for the top, finding a new freedom Allis, Sam The Boston Globe February 18, 2009 March 10, 2009 February 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090222200202/http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/02/18/chapter_4_sailing_into_the_wind/ live answer to the question of why he was running, and the polls, which showed him leading the President by 58–25 in August now had him ahead 49–39.Time Magazine, 11/12/79 Meanwhile, U.S. animosity towards the Khomeini régime greatly accelerated after 52 American hostages were taken by a group of Islamist students and militants at the U.S. embassy in Tehran and Carter's approval ratings jumped in the 60-percent range in some polls, due to a "rally ‘round the flag" effect174181 Foreign Policy and Presidential Popularity: Creating Windows of Opportunity in the Perpetual Election Robin F. Marra Charles W. Ostrom Dennis M. Simon January 1, 1990 The Journal of Conflict Resolution 34 4 588–623 10.1177/0022002790034004002 154620443 and an appreciation of Carter's calm handling of the crisis. Taking advantage of Kennedy's separation from his then-wife Joan, one notable campaign bumper sticker from the 1980 campaign read "Vote Jimmy Carter, Free Joan Kennedy."https://apnews.com/article/joan-kennedy-dies-sen-edward-kennedy-3a3d8557ccb83fad3bdc0444a235e80c Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died Michael Casey Associated Press October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025 Kennedy was suddenly left far behind. Carter beat Kennedy decisively in Iowa and New Hampshire. Carter decisively defeated Kennedy everywhere except Massachusetts, until impatience began to build with the President's strategy on Iran. When the primaries in New York and Connecticut came around, it was Kennedy who won. Momentum built for Ted Kennedy after Carter's attempt to rescue the hostages on April 25 ended in disaster and drew further skepticism towards Carter's leadership ability.http://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/0472108670-03.pdf The Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission December 18, 2013 June 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130621171958/http://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/0472108670-03.pdf live Nevertheless, Carter was still able to maintain a substantial lead even after Kennedy won the key states of California and New Jersey in June. Despite this, Kennedy refused to drop out, and the 1980 Democratic National Convention was one of the nastiest on record. On the penultimate day, Kennedy conceded the nomination and called for a more liberal party platform in the Dream Shall Never Die speech, considered by many as the best speech of his career, and one of the best political speeches of the 20th Century.Kuypers, Jim A., ed. (2004). The Art of Rhetorical Criticism. Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. ISBN 978-0-205-37141-9, p. 185. On the stage on the final day, Kennedy for the most part ignored Carter. Schedule and results Date(daily totals)Pledged delegatesContestDelegates won and popular voteThis should not be taken as a finalized list of results. While a significant amount of research was done, there were a number of Delegates who were not bound by the instruction, or "Pledged" to a candidate, and to simplify the data these delegates were considered "Uncommitted". Some states also held primaries for the delegate positions, and these on occasion were where slates or candidates pledge to a certain candidate might be elected; however, as these elections allowed for a single person to vote for multiple candidates, as many as the number of positions being filled, it is difficult to determine how many people actually voted in these primaries. For this reason, while the results of some are in the table, they are not included in the popular vote summaries at the bottom of the table.Jimmy CarterTed KennedyJerry BrownLyndon LaRoucheOthersUncommitted January 213,220 SDEs State delegate equivalents are estimated on the basis of the delegates elected to the county conventions.Iowa January 22, 1980 IOWA DEMOS PICK CARTER, 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/551845611 March 25, 2024 The Gazette Cedar Rapids, Iowa English Three percent of the precincts had not yet reported their results in the source used.caucuses1,830 SDEs State delegate equivalents are estimated on the basis of the delegates elected to the county conventions.968 SDEs State delegate equivalents are estimated on the basis of the delegates elected to the county conventions.297 SDEs State delegate equivalents are estimated on the basis of the delegates elected to the county conventions. February 102,247 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Maine February 16, 1980 CARTER GETS 8% LEAD IN CAUCUS VOTE https://www.newspapers.com/image/665588196 March 25, 2024 The Bangor Daily News Bangor, Maine English 20 communities of 503 had not yet reported their results in the source used.caucuses (33,326)1,017 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.14,528 (43.59%)847 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.13,384 (40.16%)263 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.4,626 (13.88%)52 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.793 (2.38%) February 260 (of 75)Minnesota February 27, 1980 CARTER-MONDALE OFFICIALS HAPPY https://www.newspapers.com/image/546618707 March 28, 2024 The Winona Daily News Winona, Minnesota English Only 98 of 100 precincts were tallied in the source, and only by percentages.caucuses(~73.7%)(~10.4%)19New Hampshire February 27, 1980 KENNEDY PROMISES TO PRESS FIGHT https://www.newspapers.com/image/428200015/ March 25, 2024 The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts English 111,93010 52,692 (47.08%)9 41,745 (37.30%)10,743 (9.60%)2,326 (2.08%)4,424 (3.95%) March 4111Massachusetts March 6, 1980 VERMONT GOES TO REAGAN, MASSACHUSETTS TO BUSH https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/03/06/111226013.html?pageNumber=84 March 25, 2024 The New York Times New York, New York English 907,32334260,401 (28.70%)77590,393 (65.07%)31,498 (3.47%)5,368 (0.59%)19,663 (2.17%)0 (of 12)Vermont March 6, 1980 STATE DELEGATE FIGHT HAS ALREADY BEGUN https://www.newspapers.com/image/659110252 March 18, 2024 The Times Argus Barre, Vermont English 39,70329,015 (73.08%)10,135 (25.53%)358 (0.90%)6 (0.02%)189 (0.48%)March 83,220 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Iowa March 10, 1980 COUNTY CONVENTIONS GIVE KENNEDY A TINY GAIN; CARTER STILL FAR AHEAD https://www.newspapers.com/image/129203907 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English county conventions1,966 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.1,116 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.121 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. March 11(207)45Alabama March 17, 1980 KENNEDY GETS 2 DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/794746100/ March 18, 2024 Birmingham Post-Herald Birmingham, Alabama English 237,46443 193,734 (81.59%)2 31,382 (13.22%)9,529 (4.01%)1,149 (0.48%)1,670 (0.70%)2,367 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Alaska March 12, 1980 MOST ALASKA DEMOS STAY UNCOMMITTED https://www.newspapers.com/image/129203907 March 27, 2024 Daily Sitka Sentinel Sitka, Alaska English Only 57% of the seats were decided in the source.caucuses392 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.110 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.10 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.847 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.99Florida March 12, 1980 PRESIDENT SWEEPS HIS HOMELAND https://www.newspapers.com/image/628301162 March 25, 2024 The Miami Herald Miami, Florida English 1,098,00376666,321 (60.69%)23254,727 (23.20%)53,474 (4.87%)19,160 (1.75%)1104,321 (9.50%)63Georgia March 12, 1980 HERE'S DELEGATE BREAKDOWN OF CANDIDATE PREFERENCE https://www.newspapers.com/image/856947130 March 26, 2024 The Columbus Ledger Columbus, Georgia English 384,78062 338,772 (88.04%)1 32,315 (8.40%)7,255 (1.89%)2,731 (0.71%)3,707Includes 1,378 votes (0.36%) for Cliff Finch, 513 votes (0.13%) for Lyndon LaRouche. (0.96%)6,097 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.Oklahoma March 13, 1980 NIGH SEES AT LEAST 35 DELEGATES TO CARTER https://www.newspapers.com/image/129203907 March 27, 2024 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma English Only 82% of the precincts were called in the source. The number of delegates elected was also unclear.caucuses4,638 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.593 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.19 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.847 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention. March 150 (of 32)MississippiOnly 63% of the delegate selections were given in the source, and only by percentages.caucuses(~78%)(~5%)(~1%)(~1%)(~16%)11,107 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.South Carolina March 17, 1980 CAUCUS-COUNTING SLOW, BUT CARTER VICTORY BIG https://www.newspapers.com/image/189031154 March 28, 2024 The Greenville News Greenville, South Carolina English Only 1,079 of 1,629 precincts were called in the source.caucuses7,035 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.579 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.7 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.3,486 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.March 1641Puerto Rico March 17, 1980 CARTER SQUEAKS BY KENNEDY IN PUERTO RICO ELECTION https://www.newspapers.com/image/778706072 March 28, 2024 St. Lucie News Tribune Fort Pierce, Florida English 870,23521449,681 (51.67%)20418,068 (48.04%)1,660 (0.19%)826 (0.10%) March 18179Illinois March 19, 1980 ANDERSON LOSES HOME STATE https://www.newspapers.com/image/386953413 March 26, 2024 Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois English March 20, 1980 ILLINOIS PRIMARY FINAL RESULTS https://www.newspapers.com/image/78028201 March 26, 2024 Southern Illinoisan Carbondale, Illinois English There were two primaries in this state: a non-binding preference primary in which eligible voters cast ballots directly for a candidate and a delegate primary in which delegates to the National Convention were elected. prefprimary1,201,067165780,787 (65.01%)14359,875 (29.96%)39,168 (3.26%)19,192 (1.60%)2,045 (1.77%)9,811 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.Washington March 19, 1980 ANDERSON CAMP HANGS ONTO HOPES https://www.newspapers.com/image/803793318 March 28, 2024 The Olympian Olympia, Washington English caucuses5,264 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.2,491 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.63 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.1,993 CDs CountyDelegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.March 222,999 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Virginia March 23, 1980 ANDERSON CAMP HANGS ONTO HOPES https://www.newspapers.com/image/1008388090 March 28, 2024 The News and Advance Lynchburg, Virginia English Only 90% of meetings were accounted for in the source.caucuses2,169 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.355 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.1 SD State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.186 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.March 2411,107 CDs County Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the State Convention.South Carolina March 25, 1980 CARTER GAINS AT CONVENTIONS https://www.newspapers.com/image/669906192 March 28, 2024 The Item Sumter, South Carolina English Only 37 of 45 counties were called in the source.county conventions(~69%)(~6%)(~25%) March 25 (336)54Connecticut March 29, 1980 REAGAN FELL JUST SHY OF DELEGATE MAJORITY https://www.newspapers.com/image/368997337 March 26, 2024 Hartford Courant Hartford, Connecticut English 210,2752587,207 (41.47%)29 98,662 (46.92%)5,386 (2.56%)5,617 (2.67%)13,403 (6.37%)282New York March 26, 1980 WIDE MARGIN IN CITY https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/03/26/112147038.html?pageNumber=1 March 26, 2024 New York Times New York, New York English March 26, 1980 SCORECARD OF DELEGATES https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/03/27/112147900.html?pageNumber=54 March 20, 2024 New York Times New York, New York English 989,062118406,305 (41.08%)164582,757 (58.92%)March 29932 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Oklahoma March 30, 1980 IT'S CARTER DAY AT CONVENTIONS https://www.newspapers.com/image/452384595/ March 27, 2024 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma English county conventions723 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.88 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.1 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.120 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. April 1(112)37Kansas April 3, 1980 STATE MOVES TO DELEGATE STEP https://www.newspapers.com/image/345743612 March 26, 2024 The Marysville Advocate Marysville, Kansas English 193,91823109,807 (56.63%)1461,318 (31.62%)9,434 (4.87%)2,196Includes 629 votes (0.32%) for Cliff Finch. (1.13%)9,434 (4.87%)75Wisconsin April 3, 1980 STATE FINAL VOTE TOTALS https://www.newspapers.com/image/400927052 March 26, 2024 Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin English 629,61948353,662 (56.17%)26189,520 (30.10%)174,496 (11.83%)6,896 (1.10%)2,351Includes 1,842 votes (0.29%) for Cliff Finch. (0.37%)2,694 (0.43%) April 551Louisiana April 7, 1980 STATE VOTE TOTALS https://www.newspapers.com/image/540452460 March 26, 2024 The Daily Advertiser Lafayette, Louisiana English 358,74139199,956 (55.74%)1280,797 (22.52%)16,774 (4.68%)19,600Includes 11,153 votes (3.11%) for Cliff Finch. (5.46%)41,614 (11.60%)April 622 (of 32)Mississippi March 13, 1980 CARTER APPEARS ASSURED OF MOST STATE DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/261382824 March 27, 2024 The Clarksdale Press Register Clarksdale, Mississippi English district conventions22 April 12 (60)0 (of 29)Arizona8 polling places out of 84 had not yet reported their results in the source used.caucuses (19,600)8,342 (42.56%)10,241 (52.25%)95 (0.49%)8Includes 5 votes (0.03%) for Cliff Finch. (0.04%)914 (4.66%)37South Carolina March 25, 1980 CARTER GAINS 6 MORE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/810452940/ March 28, 2024 Anderson Independent Anderson, South Carolina English Only 37 of 45 counties were called in the source.convention34 1 2 23 (of 64)VirginiaOnly five of ten districts held conventions on this date. April 14, 1980 CARTER WIDENS MARGIN IN VIRGINIA https://www.newspapers.com/image/966511080 March 28, 2024 Culpeper Star-Exponent Culpepper, Virginia English district conventions212 April 17380 SDs State delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the state who will then vote the makeup of the delegation to the National Convention.Idaho April 18, 1980 IOWA DEMOS PICK CARTER, 2-1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/913781251/ March 25, 2024 The Idaho Statesman Boise, Idaho English caucuses185 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.111 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.84 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.April 181,310 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Washington April 22, 1980 ANDERSON CAMP HANGS ONTO HOPES https://www.newspapers.com/image/803793318 March 28, 2024 The Olympian Olympia, Washington English county conventions744 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.368 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.198 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. April 19 (108)34 (of 60)Iowa April 20, 1980 CONVENTIONS AFFIRM CARTER'S IOWA LEAD https://www.newspapers.com/image/132282784 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English district conventions21 11 2 18 (of 75)MinnesotaOnly three of eight districts held conventions on this date. April 21, 1980 REAGAN, CARTER WIN STATE DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/191287811 March 28, 2024 The Minneapolis Star Minneapolis, Minnesota English district conventions12 1 5 10 (of 32)Mississippi March 13, 1980 CARTER SWEEP SEEN https://www.newspapers.com/image/318303987 March 27, 2024 Enterprise-Journal McComb, Mississippi English district conventions10 29 (of 42)932 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Oklahoma April 20, 1980 CARTER WINS STATE VICTORY OVER TED IN DELEGATE SELECTION https://www.newspapers.com/image/452384595/ March 27, 2024 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma English district conventions24 3 2 17 (of 64)VirginiaOnly four of ten districts held conventions on this date. April 21, 1980 CARTER GIVEN FURTHER BOOST BY VIRGINIA DEMS https://www.newspapers.com/image/988328511 March 28, 2024 The News-Virginian Waynesboro, Virginia English district conventions14 3 April 22793 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Missouri April 24, 1980 DELEGATE SUPPORT PLEASES CARTER BACKERS https://www.newspapers.com/image/563720924 April 1, 2024 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma English caucuses550 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.108 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.135 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.185Pennsylvania April 24, 1980 SCORECARD OF DELEGATES https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/04/24/111232340.html?pageNumber=23 March 26, 2024 The New York Times New York, New York English 1,613,22391732,332 (45.40%)94736,854 (45.68%)37,669 (2.34%)12,503 (0.78%)93,865 (5.82%)1,535 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Results only for 1,144 of the 1,535 Delegates were accounted for in the source.Vermont April 23, 1980 KENNEDY STUNS CARTER IN VERMONT CAUCUSES https://www.newspapers.com/image/610682095 March 26, 2024 Rutland Daily Herald Rutland, Vermont English caucuses366 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.516 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.262 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. April 26 141 MichiganJohnson, Malcolm (Associated Press) April 28, 1980 Kennedy wins again but gains little LexisNexis Academic The final totals showed Kennedy with 7,793 votes and Carter with 7,567. About 850 votes were divided between uncommitted and other candidates, but neither category had enough votes to win a delegate.caucuses 7,567 (46.68%)7,793 (48.08%)850 (5.24%) May 3(63)33 (of 75)MinnesotaOnly five of eight districts held conventions on this date. May 5, 1980 CARTER-MONDALE TEAM WINS 15 STATE DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/546047017 March 28, 2024 The Winona Daily News Winona, Minnesota English district conventions154 14 13 (of 42)Oklahoma May 4, 1980 PRESIDENT CAPTURES 10 MORE DELEGATES FROM OKLAHOMA https://www.newspapers.com/image/891205954/ March 27, 2024 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma English convention (932 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.)103 0 (of 152)Texas May 5, 1980 CELEMENT'S NOD DUE TODAY https://www.newspapers.com/image/634956591 March 27, 2024 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, Texas English 1,377,356770,390 (55.93%)314,129 (22.81%)35,585 (2.58%)257,252 (18.68%)17 (of 64)VirginiaOnly one of ten districts held conventions on this date. May 4, 1980 REAGAN PICKS UP MORE DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/1008383345 March 28, 2024 The News and Advance Lynchburg, Virginia English district conventions4 May 52,918 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.ColoradoWith only 65% of precincts tallied, no vote beyond percentages. May 8, 1980 SCORECARD OF DELEGATES https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/05/08/111240901.html?pageNumber=46 March 28, 2024 The New York Times New York, New York English May 8, 1980 DEMOCRATS DIVIDED IN COLORADO VOTING https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/05/07/111154707.html?pageNumber=40 March 28, 2024 The New York Times New York, New York English June 4, 1980 NEWS DIGEST https://www.newspapers.com/image/537616913 April 1, 2024 The Daily Sentinel Grand Junction, Colorado English caucuses1,174 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.852 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.892 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. May 6 (223)19Washington, D.C. May 7, 1980 CARTER, REAGAN WITHIN 200 DELEGATES OF VICTORY https://www.newspapers.com/image/338685308 March 27, 2024 The Dispatch Moline, Illinois English 64,150 823,697 (36.94%)1139,561 (61.67%)892 (1.39%)80Indiana May 5, 1980 DEMO CHAIRMAN URGES KENNEDY TO QUIT https://www.newspapers.com/image/90549676 March 27, 2024 The Call-Leader Elwood, Indiana English 589,44153398,949 (67.68%)27190,492 (32.32%)69North Carolina May 7, 1980 CARTER, REAGAN HOLD THREE-QUARTERS OF NEEDED DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/917005695 March 27, 2024 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia English 737,26253516,778 (70.09%)13130,684 (17.73%)21,420 (2.91%)68,380 (9.28%)55Tennessee294,68044221,658 (75.22%)1153,258 (18.07%)5,612 (1.90%)925 (0.31%)1,684Includes 1,663 votes (0.56%) for Cliff Finch. (0.57%)11,515 (3.91%)May 103,900 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Results only for 2,387 of the 3,900 Delegates were accounted for in the source.Texas May 11, 1980 CARTER CORRALS BIG TEXAS DELEGATE LEAD https://www.newspapers.com/image/435895166 March 27, 2024 El Paso Times El Paso, Texas English caucuses1,431 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.644 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.312 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.11Wyoming May 11, 1980 CARTER SNARES WYOMING VOTE https://www.newspapers.com/image/469146224 March 27, 2024 Provo, Utah Augusta, Maine English convention83 May 13(54)30Maryland May 14, 1980 CARTER, REAGAN WIN EASILY https://www.newspapers.com/image/371929078 March 27, 2024 The Evening Sun Baltimore, Maryland English 477,09032226,528 (47.48%)26181,091 (37.96%)14,313 (3.00%)4,388 (0.92%)4,891All votes for Cliff Finch. (1.03%)145,879 (9.62%)24Nebraska May 14, 1980 REAGAN, CARTER TAKE NEBRASKA https://www.newspapers.com/image/371929393/ March 27, 2024 The Evening Sun Baltimore, Maryland English 153,8811472,120 (46.87%)1057,826 (37.58%)5,478 (3.56%)1,169 (0.76%)1,247 (0.81%)16,041 (10.42%) May 17(53)11Alaska May 19, 1980 STATE DEMOS PICK DELEGATES; 3 FOR KENNEDY, 1 FOR CARTER https://www.newspapers.com/image/11558384 March 25, 2024 Daily Sitka Sentinel Sitka, Alaska English convention0.61 1.83 8.56 22Maine May 19, 1980 MAINE DEMOCRATS EVENLY SPLIT https://www.newspapers.com/image/858811228 March 25, 2024 Kennebec Journal Augusta, Maine English convention111120 (of 64)Virginia May 18, 1980 CARTER GETS DELEGATES; LIBERALS ARE OUSTED https://www.newspapers.com/image/918232686 March 28, 2024 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia English convention20 May 200 (of 141)Michigan May 21, 1980 MICHIGAN'S HALF-PRIMARY DRAWS FEW VOTERS AND MUCH CRITICISM https://www.newspapers.com/image/98651188 March 27, 2024 Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan English 78,42423,043 (29.38%)8,948 (11.41%)10,048 (12.81%)36,385 (46.40%)39Oregon May 21, 1980 TUESDAY'S RESULTS https://www.newspapers.com/image/311105353 March 27, 2024 The Capital Journal Salem, Oregon English 367,20426208,693 (56.83%)13114,651 (31.22%)34,409 (9.37%)9,451 (2.57%)3,760 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.Utah May 21, 1980 DEMOS SELECT CARTER IN PREFERENCE TEST https://www.newspapers.com/image/612897710 March 28, 2024 The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah English caucuses 1,779 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.876 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.1,105 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention. May 24 (48)22Arizona May 25, 1980 ARIZONA DEMOCRATS PICK CONVENTION DELEGATES https://www.newspapers.com/image/119920352 March 28, 2024 Arizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona English convention13 16 14Delaware May 25, 1980 IT'S OFFICIAL: STATE DEMOCRATS LIKE CARTER https://www.newspapers.com/image/156509993 March 27, 2024 The Morning News Wilmington, Delaware English convention10 4 12Vermont May 25, 1980 STATE DEMOCRATS GIVE DELEGATE EDGE TO TED https://www.newspapers.com/image/659047971/ March 27, 2024 Kennebec Journal Augusta, Maine English convention5 7 May 27 (95)33Arkansas May 29, 1980 CARTER, CLINTON WIN IN BIG WAY https://www.newspapers.com/image/412577293 April 1, 2024 Baxter Bulletin Baxter, Arkansas English May 29, 1980 CARTER, CLINTON WIN IN BIG WAY https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1980/05/29/111162289.html?pageNumber=30 April 1, 2024 The New York Times New York, New York English 448,29023269,375 (60.09%)578,542 (17.52%)19,469All votes for Cliff Finch. (4.34%)580,904 (18.05%)0 (of 20)Idaho May 28, 1980 CARTER https://www.newspapers.com/image/1014463739/ March 27, 2024 The State Journal Frankfort, Kentucky English 50,48231,383 (62.17%)11,087 (21.96%)2,078 (4.12%)5,934 (11.76%)50Kentucky240,33138160,819 (66.92%)1255,167 (22.96%)5,126Includes 2,517 votes (1.05%) for Cliff Finch. (2.13%)19,219 (8.00%)12Nevada66,948525,159 (37.58%)319,296 (28.82%)422,493 (33.60%)May 3019Hawaii June 2, 1980 ARIYOSHI-BACKED KUMAGAI ELECTED DEMO CHAIRMAN https://www.newspapers.com/image/556102646 March 27, 2024 Hawaii Tribune-Herald Hilo, Hawaii English convention154May 316 (of 40)ColoradoOnly one of five districts held conventions on this date. June 2, 1980 CARTER, REAGAN WIN STATE POLLS https://www.newspapers.com/image/537615971 March 28, 2024 The Daily Sentinel Grand Junction, Colorado English district conventions321 June 3 (738)298California June 5, 1980 CALIFORNIA VOTERS SEND CONTRADICTORY MESSAGES https://www.newspapers.com/image/930412059 March 27, 2024 Camarillo Star Ventura, California English 3,363,969137 1,266,276 (37.64%)167 1,507,142 (44.80%)135,962 (4.04%)71,779 (2.13%)51 (0.00%)382,759 (11.38%)53 (of 77)MissouriAll ten districts held conventions on this date. June 4, 1980 MISSOURI GIVES CARTER 40 VOTES https://www.newspapers.com/image/139629118/ April 1, 2024 St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri English district conventions405819Montana June 5, 1980 MONTANA ELECTION A SURPRISE https://www.newspapers.com/image/349891767 March 27, 2024 The Montana Standard Butte, Montana English 130,0591066,922 (51.46%)947,671 (36.65%)15,466 (11.89%)113New Jersey June 5, 1980 TED'S FORCES HAIL JERSEY VOTE MARGIN https://www.newspapers.com/image/912606329 March 27, 2024 The Jersey Journal Jersey City, New Jersey English 560,90845212,387 (37.87%)68315,109 (56.18%)13,913 (2.48%)19,499 (3.48%)20New Mexico June 4, 1980 KENNEDY BACKERS IN N.M. JUBILANT https://www.newspapers.com/image/784631752 March 27, 2024 The Albuquerque Tribune Albuquerque, New Mexico English 159,3641066,621 (41.80%)1073,721 (46.26%)4,798 (3.01%)4,490All votes for Cliff Finch. (2.82%)9,734 (6.11%)161Ohio June 5, 1980 OHIO DEMOCRATS STILL DIVIDED https://www.newspapers.com/image/322120499 March 27, 2024 The Tribune Coshocton, Ohio English 1,186,41084605,744 (51.06%)77523,874 (44.16%)35,268 (2.97%)21,524 (1.81%)23Rhode Island June 4, 1980 CAPSULE LOOK AT RESULTS OF 9-STATE PRESIDENTIAL RACE https://www.newspapers.com/image/736315904 March 20, 2024 Oakland Tribune Oakland, California English 38,32769,907 (25.85%)1726,179 (68.30%)310 (0.81%)1,160 (3.03%)771 (2.01%)19South Dakota June 5, 1980 INDIANS HELP KENNEDY'S NARROW WIN https://www.newspapers.com/image/239670788 March 27, 2024 Lead Daily Call Sioux Falls, South Dakota English 68,763931,251 (45.45%)1033,418 (48.60%)4,094 (5.95%)32West Virginia June 5, 1980 PRESIDENTIAL FINALE: WHAT 9 STATES DID https://www.newspapers.com/image/395584006 March 27, 2024 The Journal Herald Dayton, Ohio English 317,93424197,687 (62.18%)8120,247 (37.82%)June 724 (of 75)Minnesota June 9, 1980 DFL DELEGATES PLEASE CARTER, KENNEDY FORCES https://www.newspapers.com/image/188740785 March 28, 2024 Star Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota English convention12 7 5 June 814North Dakota June 9, 1980 DEMOCRATS GIVE KENNEDY SLIGHT EDGE https://www.newspapers.com/image/347525807 April 1, 2024 The Bismarck Tribune Bismarck, North Dakota English convention7 5 2 June 14 (132)13 (of 40)Colorado June 16, 1980 CARTER ADDS A FEW DELEGATES AT WEEKEND STATE CONVENTIONS https://www.newspapers.com/image/696539848 April 1, 2024 The Wichita Eagle Wichita Kansas English convention6 4 3 21 (of 40)ColoradoOnly four of five districts held conventions on this date.This is an assumption; no sources were found for the other District Conventions, but they occurred sometime before or during the State Convention.district conventions11 8 2 16 (of 60)Iowa June 15, 1980 CARTER BACKERS SAIL TO NATIONAL SPOTS https://www.newspapers.com/image/128730881 March 27, 2024 The Des Moines Register Des Moines, Iowa English convention10 6 24 (of 77)MissouriWhite Keith Edwards Robert June 15, 1980 Carter gets 57 of state's 77 delegates https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-leader-and-press-carter-gets/144600824/ April 1, 2024 Springfield Leader and Press Springfield, Missouri English convention17 7 58Washington June 16, 1980 STATE DEMOCRATS IN FAMILY FEUD, BUT WHAT ELSE IS NEW? https://www.newspapers.com/image/736092912 March 28, 2024 The News Tribune Tacoma, Washington English convention36 21 1 June 21152Texas June 22, 1980 DEMOCRATS https://www.newspapers.com/image/781657505 March 28, 2024 Wichita Falls Times Wichita Falls, Texas English convention1043810 June 2817Idahoconvention854July 1220Utah July 12, 1980 DEMOCRATS DEFEAT PLANK ASKING ERA SUPPORT https://www.newspapers.com/image/613021519 March 28, 2024 The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah English convention (3,760 SDs State Delegates; these are delegates elected in the caucuses across the State who will then vote the makeup of the Delegation to the National Convention.)1046 3,346 delegates19,649,458 votes 1,979.6110,043,016 (51.11%) 1,229.837,381,693 (37.57%) 1575,296 (2.93%) 0177,784 (0.91%) 0183,246 (0.93%) 96.561,288,423 (6.56%) Candidates Nominee Candidate Most recent office Home state Campaign Withdrawal date Popular vote Contests won Running mateJimmy Carterframeless|125x125pxPresident of the United States(1977–1981)Georgia (U.S. state) 1956 Georgia149x149px(Campaign • Positions)Secured nomination: August 11, 198010,043,016(51.13%)36IA, ME, NH, VT, AL, FL, GA, PR, IL, KS, WI, LA, TX, IN, NC, TN, NE, MD, OK, AR ID, KY, NV, MT, OH, WV, MO, OR, WAWalter Mondaleframeless|124x124px Other major candidates These candidates participated in multiple state primaries or were included in multiple major national polls. Candidate Most recent office Home state Campaign Popular vote Contests wonTed Kennedy127x127pxU.S. Senatorfrom Massachusetts (1962–2009)Massachusettsframeless|114x114px (Campaign) Announced campaign: November 7, 1979 Withdrew at convention: August 11, 19807,381,693(37.58%)12AZ, MA, CT, NY, PA, ND, DC, CA, NJ, NM, RI, SD, VT, AK, MIJerry Brown127x127pxGovernorof California(1975–1983)Californiaframeless|100x100px (Campaign)Withdrew: April 2, 1980575,296(2.93%)None Minor candidates Lyndon LaRoucheCliff FinchDavid Dukecenter|120x120pxcenter|120x120px center|120x120px Leader of the National Caucus of Labor Committees (1968–2019)Governorof Mississippi (1976–1980)Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan177,784 votes48,032 votesJuly 2025 Far-right politician David Duke tried to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Despite being six years too young to be qualified to run for president, Duke attempted to place his name onto the ballot in twelve states stating that he wanted to be a power broker who could "select issues and form a platform representing the majority of this country" at the Democratic National Convention.May 21, 1979 Duke to run https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77742707/the-times/ live https://archive.today/20210515204119/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77742707/the-times/ May 15, 2021 The Times 10 Newspapers.comJune 23, 1979 Ku Klux Klansman egged on Alexandria street https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77749381/the-times/ live https://archive.today/20210515204459/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77749381/the-times/ May 15, 2021 The Times 4 Newspapers.com Alice Tripp attempted to run in order to garner support for the anti-power line movement.Loetscher Elizabeth Tripp, Alice Raatama (1918‒2014) https://www.mnopedia.org/person/tripp-alice-raatama-1918-2014 2024-07-02 MNOPedia She was unable to gain the required number of delegate signaturesJuly 2025 and endorsed Ron Dellums and spoke in his support at the national convention.1980-08-14 Tripp, on podium, emphasizes power of people 4 only briefly but said farmers nationwide are beset by government-related troubles https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/187394912/ 2024-07-02 Newspapers.com en-US She ultimately received votes from two delegates at the convention.Candidate - Alice Tripp https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=35460 2024-07-02 Ourcampaigns Declined to run Governor Hugh Carey of New York Representative Ron Dellums of California Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin Senator Joe Biden of Delaware Secretary of State Edmund Muskie of Maine Author and activist Michael Harrington of MissouriLee Eric The socialist revolt that America forgot: A history lesson for Bernie Sanders https://www.salon.com/2015/05/08/the_socialist_revolt_that_america_forgot_a_history_lesson_for_bernie_sanders/ Salon Polling National polling Poll sourcePublicationSample size! Jerry Brown 1 Jimmy Carter 1 Ted Kennedy 1 Other 1 4 Undecided 1GallupApril 197812%29%36%16%7%GallupJuly 197811%20%44%16%9%GallupSeptember 19788%34%39%12%7%GallupNovember 197810%32%58%GallupApril 19799%31%58%2%GallupJune 19798%17%52%9%14%GallupJune 19799%22%54%6%9%GallupJuly 19799%21%53%16%1%GallupNovember 19799%34%51%6%GallupNovember 19798%32%39%5%16%GallupDecember 197946%42%12%GallupJanuary 198051%37%12%GallupJanuary 198063%24%13%GallupFebruary 198061%32%7%GallupMarch 198066%27%7%GallupMarch 198060%28%12%GallupMarch 198059%31%10%GallupApril 198053%33%14%GallupMay 198051%36%13%GallupMay 198058%31%11%GallupJuly 198060%34%6%GallupAugust 198048%38%14% lower-alpha Endorsements Jimmy CarterU.S. senators Senator Joe Biden of Delaware Senator John Glenn of Ohio1980 Ohio Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36216 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114006/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36216 live Senator Abraham Ribicoff of ConnecticutBroder David Kennedy Ends Fight for Nomination https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1980/08/12/kennedy-ends-fight-for-nomination/93b313cd-2fac-4f9e-a2e8-1d8241e3f9e8/ The Washington Post June 17, 2024 Federal officials Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young Governors Governor Bob Graham of FloridaJimmy Carter [Democratic] 1980 Campaign Ad "Florida" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtX7MRu6LW0&pp=ygUXQm9iIEdyYWhhbSBKaW1teSBDYXJ0ZXI%3D YouTube Congressional Archives Carl Albert Center 28 April 2026 December 12, 2020 Governor Brendan T. Byrne of New Jersey Governor Edward J. King of Massachusetts1980 Massachusetts Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36159 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828113134/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36159 live State officials State Representative Mary O. Boyle of Ohio Secretary of State Anthony J. Celebrezze, Jr., of Ohio Treasurer Gertrude Donahey of Ohio State Senate president Oliver Ocasek of Ohio Municipal officials Mayor Dianne Feinstein of San Francisco Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta Mayor William Donald Schaefer of Baltimore1980 Maryland Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=439704 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828111041/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=439704 live Individuals Singer Johnny Cash Singer Tom T. Hall Singer Willie Nelson Musician Hank Snow Glenn Watts, president of the Communications Workers of America Ted KennedyU.S. senators Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Senate Majority Leader Ambassador at Large and United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs and former Senator Dick Clark of IowaCarter loses Clark to Kennedy's Camp The New York Times October 31, 1979 https://www.nytimes.com/1979/10/31/archives/carter-loses-clark-to-kennedys-camp-move-by-the-exsenator-is-seen.html February 11, 2024 Former Senator William Hathaway of Mainehttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45513551/the_tennessean/ Ted Kennedy Bounces Back February 6, 1980 The Tennessean live https://archive.today/20200224032937/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45513551/the_tennessean/ February 24, 2020 17 Newspapers.com Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson of Washington Senator George McGovern of South Dakota, former presidential candidatehttps://www.nytimes.com/1979/07/27/archives/mcgovern-for-kennedy-as-democratic-nominee.html McGovern for Kennedy As Democratic Nominee July 27, 1979 New York Times Archives February 13, 2024 Senator Howard Metzenbaum of Ohio Senator Paul Tsongas of Massachusetts"Key state Democrats endorse Ted Kennedy". The Berkshire Eagle. December 28, 1979. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Senator Harrison A. Williams of New Jerseyhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45441843/the_heraldnews/ Sen. Williams to head Kennedy N.J. campaign January 16, 1980 The Herald-News live https://archive.today/20200223032401/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45441843/the_heraldnews/ February 23, 2020 45 Newspapers.com House of Representatives Representative Eugene Atkinson of Pennsylvania Representative Shirley Chisholm of New Yorkhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/1980-carter-vs-kennedy-left-african-americans-feeling-ignored-n1029591 1980: Carter vs. Kennedy left African Americans feeling ignored 29 July 2019 Daily News live https://web.archive.org/web/20190917204512/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/1980-carter-vs-kennedy-left-african-americans-feeling-ignored-n1029591 17 September 2019 NBC Representative William R. Cotter of Connecticut Representative Chris Dodd of Connecticut1980 Connecticut Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36173 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828111259/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36173 live Representative Walter Fauntroy of the District of Columbiahttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45902894/lansing-state-journal/ Teedy keeps plugging even if he's not winning March 23, 1980 Lansing State Journal live https://archive.today/20200301055046/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45902894/lansing-state-journal/ March 1, 2020 4 Newspapers.com Representative Ed Markey of Massachusetts Representative Barbara Mikulski of Maryland Representative Toby Moffett of Connecticut Representative William R. Ratchford of Connecticut Representative Paul Simon of Illinois Representative Louis Stokes of Ohio Representative Mo Udall of Arizona Cabinet officials Roswell Gilpatrick, 10th Deputy Secretary of Defense (1961–1964)"Kennedy Fails to Inherit New Frontiersmen". The Los Angeles Times. February 17, 1980. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com. Stewart Udall, 37th United States Secretary of the Interior (1961–1969)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45567787/the-los-angeles-times/ Kennedy Fails to Inherit New Frontiersmen February 17, 1980 The Los Angeles Times 10 Newspapers.com Governors Governor Joseph Brennan of Maine Former Governor Rafael Hernandez Colon of Puerto Rico1980 Puerto Rico Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36155 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828111948/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36155 live Former Governor Michael DiSalle of Ohio Former Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts"Kennedy stresses Dukakis support". Google News Search Archive. The Free-Lance Star. June 16, 1988. p. 23. Retrieved 2 December 2023. Even Kennedy is said by friends to have laughed at that idea when it was first proposed. Kennedy denies this, and he has loyally stumped the country for his governor, reciprocating the support that Michael S. Dukakis gave Kennedy's unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1980." Former Governor Patrick Lucey of Wisconsin1980 Wisconsin Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36178 Our Campaigns May 7, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105350/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36178 live Former Governor Thomas P. Salmon of Vermont"Open Letter". The Burlington Free Press. March 4, 1980. p. 26. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. State officials State Senator Julian Bond of Georgia Bill Christiansen, Former Lieutenant Governor of Montanahttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45354897/great_falls_tribune/ Kennedy steering committee formed December 8, 1979 Great Falls Tribune live https://archive.today/20200221222518/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45354897/great_falls_tribune/ February 21, 2020 13 Newspapers.com State Representative Frank Giglio of Illinois Joan Growe, Secretary of State of Minnesotahttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45119535/petoskey_newsreview/ North Is Warm, But Uncommitted, To Ted Kennedy November 15, 1979 Petoskey News-Review live https://archive.today/20200218075033/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45119535/petoskey_newsreview/ February 18, 2020 12 Newspapers.com James A. Guest, Secretary of State of Iowahttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45315860/bennington_banner/ Kennedy operatives in state named December 4, 1979 Bennington Banner live https://archive.today/20200221054646/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45315860/bennington_banner/ February 21, 2020 10 Newspapers.com Tom Miller, Attorney General of Iowa"North Is Warm, But Uncommitted, To Ted Kennedy". Petoskey News-Review. November 15, 1979. p. 12. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Frank Murray, Secretary of State of Montana"Kennedy steering committee formed". Great Falls Tribune. December 8, 1979. p. 13. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Thomas P. O'Neill III, 65th lieutenant governor of Massachusetts (1975–1983)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/44244256/the_boston_globe/ King is backing Carter November 9, 1979 The Boston Globe live https://archive.today/20200214160715/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/44244256/the_boston_globe/ February 14, 2020 20 Newspapers.com Municipal officials Carol Bellamy, president of the New York City Council Mayor Jane Byrne of Chicago Francis J. Caine, former mayor of Burlington, Vermont Alderman Wilson Frost of Chicago's 34th Ward Richard Fulton, mayor of Nashville, Tennessee"Kennedy 'Invades' The South". The Miami Herald. November 10, 1979. p. 41. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Mayor William J. Green III of Philadelphia1980 Pennsylvania Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36182 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114309/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36182 live Earle Grueskin, former mayor of Sioux City, Iowa"Kennedy chairmen named". Sioux City Journal. December 4, 1979. p. 9. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. City Treasurer Cecil A. Partee of Chicago1980 Illinois Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36171 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828122904/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36171 live Alderman Eugene Sawyer of Chicago's 6th Ward Former Mayor Jerry Springer of Cincinnati Alderman Edward Vrdolyak of Chicago's 10th Ward Party officials Cuyahoga County Democratic Party chairman Tim Hagan Labor unions AFL-CIOCohen, Marty (May 15, 2009). The Party Decides: Presidential Nominations Before and After Reform. p. 197. ISBN 978-0-226-11238-1 – via Google Books. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline, Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employeeshttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45482965/quadcity_times/ Ted to appear on TV in East January 26, 1980 Quad-City Times live https://archive.today/20200223205019/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45482965/quadcity_times/ February 23, 2020 4 Newspapers.com International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers"Kennedy is far from playing 'catch up'". Detroit Free Press. 2 November 1979. p. 13. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019 – via Newspapers.com. International Union of Police Associationshttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45767315/the-berkshire-eagle/ Police union gives Ted its backing July 15, 1980 The Berkshire Eagle live https://archive.today/20200228024510/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45767315/the-berkshire-eagle/ February 28, 2020 3 Newspapers.com New York State United Teachershttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45826887/daily-news/ Fearing Prez' cuts, teachers back Ted March 17, 1980 Daily News live https://archive.today/20200229021044/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45826887/daily-news/ February 29, 2020 149 Newspapers.com United Automobile Workershttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45198843/the_akron_beacon_journal/ United Automobile Workers November 22, 1979 The Akron Beacon Journal live https://archive.today/20200219160820/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45198843/the_akron_beacon_journal/ February 19, 2020 120 Newspapers.com United Paperworkers' International Unionhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/45119972/the_timesnews/ Union backs Kennedy November 20, 1979 The Times-News live https://archive.today/20200218082243/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45119972/the_timesnews/ February 18, 2020 3 Newspapers.com Organizations Americans for Democratic Actionhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/32059772/daily_news/ ADA snubs Carter, says Ted's its man 25 June 1979 Daily News live https://web.archive.org/web/20191109144402/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32059772/daily_news/ 9 November 2019 468 Newspapers.com Individuals Actor Warren Beatty1980 California Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36207 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828113418/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36207 live Douglas A. Fraser, president of the United Auto Workers Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union Local 617 president Phil Hare Actress Goldie Hawn Actor Jack Lemmon Author Norman Mailer of New York1980 New York Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36174 Our Campaigns April 21, 2020 August 28, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200828111652/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36174 live Actor Carroll O'ConnorTed (Edward Moore) Kennedy [Democratic] 1980 Campaign Ad "Green Archie B" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNgwxYZhr0c Youtube September 15, 2020 Congressional Archives Carl Albert Center June 17, 2024 J. B. Pritzker, high school student and member of the Pritzker familyhttps://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/10/05/pritzker-rauner-illinois-governor-2018-221079/ Politico The Worst Job in American Politics October 5, 2018 Meyer Theoderic November 2, 2021 Actress Eva Marie Saint Singer Andy Williams Actor Martin Sheen Actor Emilio Estevez Jerry BrownIndividuals Band Chicago Band The Doobie Brothers Band Eagles Actress Jane Fonda Singer Helen Reddy Singer Linda RondstadtPolitics and Hollywood The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1980/03/09/politics-and-hollywood/586384d1-c5ef-45d5-a794-6005cd2705bd/ 8 March 1980 Singer JD Souther Convention 1980 Democratic National Convention Presidential tallyhttp://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=58484 US President – D Convention Race – Aug 11, 1980 Our Campaigns January 22, 2011 May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516174238/http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=58484 live Jimmy Carter (inc.) – 2,123 (64.04%) Ted Kennedy – 1,151 (34.72%) William Proxmire – 10 (0.30%) Koryne Kaneski Horbal – 5 (0.15%) Scott M. Matheson – 5 (0.15%) Ron Dellums – 3 (0.09%) Robert Byrd – 2 (0.06%) John Culver – 2 (0.06%) Kent Hance – 2 (0.06%) Jennings Randolph – 2 (0.06%) Warren Spannaus – 2 (0.06%) Alice Tripp – 2 (0.06%) Jerry Brown – 1 (0.03%) Dale Bumpers – 1 (0.03%) Hugh L. Carey – 1 (0.03%) Walter Mondale – 1 (0.03%) Edmund Muskie – 1 (0.03%) Thomas J. Steed – 1 (0.03%) In the vice-presidential roll call, Mondale was re-nominated with 2,428.7 votes to 723.3 not voting and 179 scattering. Results center|thumb|900x900px|County results:Only partial county returns were available for Arizona and Washington. Additionally, states where no county data was available are shaded according to the statewide winners share of the vote or by the percentage of delegate allocation. Only township level data was available for Connecticut. #E35e5e Carter #fbd8dd 30–40% #efa8b3 40–50% #e87587 50–60% #de3e56 60–70% #ca1b35 70–80% #a90019 80–90% #800013 90–100% #4997D0 Kennedy #deedfb 30–40% #b4d0ec 40–50% #8db8e2 50–60% #679fd7 60–70% #4187cd 70–80% #336aa2 80–90% #244e79 90–100% #808080 Uncommitted #e7e7e7 30–40% #c6c6c6 40–50% #a9a9a9 50–60% #8d8d8d 60–70% #737373 70–80% #5a5a5a 80–90% #424242 90–100% #ffda3d Brown #fff0b3 30–40% #ffe780 40–50% #73D873 Others #AAE5AA 30–40% #87DE87 40–50% #C88FE4 Tie #DECDE6 30–40% #D2B1D9 40–50% #AE8BB1 50–60% #161616 No data See also 1980 Republican Party presidential primaries Jimmy Carter rabbit incident 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries Notes 30em References Further reading Norrander Barbara Correlates of Vote Choice in the 1980 Presidential Primaries Journal of Politics 48 1 1986 156–166 10.2307/2130931 2130931 143610156 Southwell Priscilla L. The Politics of Disgruntlement: Nonvoting and Defection among Supporters of Nomination Losers, 1968–1984 Political Behavior 8 1 1986 81–95 10.1007/BF00987593 154450840 Stanley Timothy Kennedy vs. Carter: The 1980 Battle for the Democratic Party's Soul University Press of Kansas 2010 978-0-7006-1702-9 Stone Walter J. Prenomination Candidate Choice and General Election Behavior: Iowa Presidential Activists in 1980 American Journal of Political Science 1984 28 2 361–378 10.2307/2110877 2110877 Ward Jon Camelot's End : Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party New York Twelve 2019 978-1-4555-9138-1 Category:Jimmy Carter Category:Walter Mondale Category:Ted Kennedy Category:Jerry Brown