In 1980, Jimmy Carter became the first since 1932 to lose his re-election bid.
In 1976, Gerald Ford became the first incumbent to lose since 1932. However, he was not running for re-election since he was not elected the first time.
Lyndon Johnson chose not to run in 1968 and so avoided the likelihood of losing a reelection bid.
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