1980 United States presidential election in Arkansas
The 1980 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 4, 1980. All fifty states and The District of Columbia were part of the 1980 United States presidential election. Arkansas voters chose six electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
The election was very close in Arkansas, with the state being won by former California Governor Ronald Reagan by only 0.6 points.
Despite Incumbent President Jimmy Carter winning the state four years ago by 30%, Carter's perceived failures in office in addition to an economic downturn in an election year, combined with the Iran hostage crisis as well as a Riot by Cuban Refugees who were temporarily placed in Fort Chaffe in Western Arkansas. While insignificant in the overall context of Reagan winning the Electoral College by a significant amount, analysts say the combined Democratic ticket in Arkansas in both the Presidential and Gubernatorial race would have swung back to the Democrats had the riot not occurred.Results
Results by county
