On this day in 1966, California Republicans nominated former Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan for governor.  He won the election in November, and served two terms from 1967-1975. In 1975, Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for the 1976 Presidential election.  He lost the race for the nomination, but his campaign laid the groundwork for the 1980 election. Pictured here, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Sacramento , California. January 1971. Thanks to PeterFeld for the correction to the original post.
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On this day in 1966, California Republicans nominated former Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan for governor.  He won the election in November, and served two terms from 1967-1975.

In 1975, Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for the 1976 Presidential election.  He lost the race for the nomination, but his campaign laid the groundwork for the 1980 election.

Pictured here, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball in Sacramento , California. January 1971.

Thanks to PeterFeld for the correction to the original post.

Source: reagan.utexas.edu

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