1980 Alabama Republican presidential primary
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The 1980 Alabama Republican presidential primary was held on March 11, 1980, to select 27 delegates to represent Alabama in the 1980 Republican National Convention. The primary was held as part of the national 1980 Republican Party presidential primaries.
Candidates
Eight candidates appeared on the ballot statewide.[1]
- Howard Baker, U.S. Senator from Tennessee (withdrawn)[2]
- Nick Belluso, businessman[3]
- George H. W. Bush, former U.S. representative[4]
- John Connally, former Governor of Texas (withdrawn)[2]
- Phil Crane, U.S. representative[5]
- Bob Dole, U.S. Senator from Kansas[6]
- Harold Stassen, former Governor of Minnesota and perennial candidate[7]
- Ronald Reagan, former Governor of California[1]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | |||
| Ronald Reagan | 147,352 | 66.44% | 18 |
| George H. W. Bush | 54,730 | 24.66% | 9 |
| Phil Crane | 5,099 | 2.30% | 0 |
| Howard Baker | 1,963 | 0.89% | 0 |
| John Connally | 1,077 | 0.49% | 0 |
| Harold Stassen | 544 | 0.24% | 0 |
| Bob Dole | 447 | 0.20% | 0 |
| Nick Belluso | 141 | 0.06% | 0 |
| Total: | 221,353 | 100.00% | 27 |
References
- ^ a b c "Kennedy gets 2 delegates". Birmingham Post-Herald. March 17, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Carter, Reagan win in Escambia". The Mobile Press. March 12, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Eight hats in the ring for GOP primary". The Birmingham News. February 29, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Alabama (Continued from Page 1)". The Mobile Press. March 12, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Five Presidential Hopefuls Hosted at Auburn Forum". The Opelika-Auburn News. March 6, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "News Digest". The Birmingham News. February 18, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ^ "Carter, Reagan Lead in State". The Huntsville Times. March 9, 1980. Retrieved 8 June 2025.