This is just out of a bunch of narrow victories and contests. The South moves toward Regean, being the most Conservative of the four choices. However, most of his victories are still rather narrow due to the popularity of the Georgian Governor, who still holds onto that state itself. Vote-splitting in the North also gives the Republicans a lot of states. Unforntunately, the House is dominated by the Democratic Party. Jimmy Carter is made President of the United States.
Gerald Ford/Bob Dole 217 Electoral/30% PopularRonald Reagan/Paul Laxalt 187 Electoral/25% PopularJimmy Carter/Walter Mondale 98 Electoral/27% PopularJerry Brown/Shirley Chisholm 36 Electoral/16% Popular