US 1984 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 1984. Ronald Reagan won a historic landslide re-election over Walter Mondale, carrying 49 of 50 states.
US 1984 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
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Election Result
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Reagan won one of the largest landslides in U.S. history, carrying 49 of 50 states. Mondale won only his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia.
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At a Glance
The US 1984 Presidential Election took place in 1984 in United States. The election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States.
Ronald Reagan won the election. Voter turnout was reported at 53.1%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 1984
- Country
- United States
- Office Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- Ronald Reagan
- Turnout
- 53.1%
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 0
Result Overview
Reagan won one of the largest landslides in U.S. history, carrying 49 of 50 states. Mondale won only his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia.
Quick Facts
- Won by Ronald Reagan
- Voter turnout: 53.1%
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 1984
- office contested
- President of the United States
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Ronald Reagan
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Walter Mondale
Vice President under Jimmy Carter and 1984 Democratic presidential nominee. Lost to Reagan in a historic landslide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- The US 1984 Presidential Election was won by Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan ran as the candidate of Republican Party.
- Who came second in the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- The runner-up in the US 1984 Presidential Election was Walter Mondale. The contest between Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- Voter turnout for the US 1984 Presidential Election was 53.1%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the US 1984 Presidential Election take place?
- The US 1984 Presidential Election took place in 1984. Electoral timing in United States is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- The US 1984 Presidential Election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- The US 1984 Presidential Election was held in United States. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the US 1984 Presidential Election, including Ronald Reagan, Walter Mondale. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the US 1984 Presidential Election?
- Reagan won one of the largest landslides in U.S. history, carrying 49 of 50 states. Mondale won only his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia.
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Candidates
Ronald Reagan
40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Former California governor and actor who reshaped the Republican Party around conservative economics and anti-communism.
Walter Mondale
Vice President under Jimmy Carter and 1984 Democratic presidential nominee. Lost to Reagan in a historic landslide.
Trust & Coverage
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- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- Graph-backed
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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