Gerald Ford’s running mate was Bob Dole. They ran together during the 1976 presidential election, where Ford was the Republican nominee seeking to win a full term after assuming the presidency in 1974 following Richard Nixon’s resignation.
Bob Dole, a U.S. Senator from Kansas, brought significant political experience to the ticket. His selection was aimed at uniting the Republican Party and appealing to a broader electorate, especially considering the challenges Ford faced as an incumbent given the political climate of the time. Despite their efforts, Ford and Dole ultimately lost the election to the Democratic nominee, Jimmy Carter, but remained influential figures in American politics.