President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr. was our 39th president. He served a term from 1977 to 1981 (Freidel). Before his presidency, he attempted to build his political resume. His platform on which he presented himself gave him popularity. During his time in office, President Carter experienced many accomplishments and failures. One of the reasons being his relationship with the vice president and the cabinet. His public persona was an important factor to consider for his re-election. Various events occurred during his presidency that affected his tenure. His political resume began when he took a seat on his local school board. He then ran for the Georgia State Senate. In 1962, he won election and became a Democrat in the Georgia State Senate. Two years later, in 1964, he was re-elected. President Carter's next step was to attempt to run for governor. Unfortunately, he finished third (History.com). In 1970, he decided to run again. This time he won by emphasizing ecology, efficient government, and breaking down racial barriers (Freidel). Before the end of his term, President Carter announced his candidacy for president in 1974. In July 1976, he won the Democratic nomination. He chose Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minnesota as his running mate. In November, President Carter managed to win 51 percent of the popular vote and 297 electoral votes. (History.com). President Carter had many platforms on which he ran. After the Watergate incident, President Carter's main message was that he would run the government with honesty and eliminate secrecy. He constantly told voters, “I will never lie” (History.com). Through this, he managed to build his reputation as someone different...... middle of paper...... his connection to Congress, the public and the events that occurred have all affected his chances of being re-elected. : A reference resource." American President: Biography of Jimmy Carter. Miller Center University of Virginia, 2014. Web. April 9, 2014. http://millercenter.org/president/carter/essays/biography/printFreidel, Frank and Hugh Sidey. “James Carter.” White House Historical Association, 2006. Web April 6, 2014. http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/jimmycarterHistory.com. Carter. A&E Television Networks, 2009. Web. April 7, 2014. http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/jimmy-carterHochman, Steven H. "Jimmy Carter - 39th President of the United States." The Carter Center. The Carter Center, March 13, 2014. Web April 8.. 2014. .