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''Main article: [[United States presidential election, 1976]]''

''Main article: [[United States presidential election, 1976]]''

Determined to win a term of his own, In 1976 President Ford defeated [[conservative]] [[California]] [[Governor]] [[Ronald Reagan]] in a long, hard-fought Republican Primary. His Democrat opponent in the general election was Governor [[Jimmy Carter]] of [[Georgia]]. Ford emphasized the reduction of inflation towards the end of his Presidency and portrayed himself as a post-Watergate healer. Although Carter was expected to win easily, Ford almost wiped out his lead by the end of the campaign. Carter won on November 2nd, narrowly defeating Ford 50%-48%. Carter payed tribute to Ford in his inaugural address.

Determined to win a term of his own, In 1976 President Ford defeated [[conservative]] [[California]] [[Governor]] [[Ronald Reagan]] in a long, hard-fought Republican Primary. His Democrat opponent in the general election was Governor [[Jimmy Carter]] of [[Georgia]]. Beneficial to Ford, the economy was improving and inflation was being reduced. He portrayed himself as a post-Watergate healer. Although Carter was expected to win easily, Ford almost wiped out his lead by the end of the campaign. Carter won on November 2nd, narrowly defeating Ford 50%-48%. Carter payed tribute to Ford in his inaugural address.

''"For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." ''  

''"For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." ''

==Post-Presidency==

==Post-Presidency==