1984 United States presidential election

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the election date?November 6, 1984
2. What is the incumbent president?Ronald Reagan (Republican)
3. Who won the 1984 United States presidential election?Ronald Reagan won the 1984 election. He carried 49 of the 50 states and received 525 electoral votes.
4. Who was the first woman chosen as a vice‑presidential candidate in 1984?Geraldine Ferraro was chosen as the vice‑presidential candidate. She was the first woman ever nominated by a major party.

Incumbent: The current officeholder seeking re-election, often possessing an advantage.
Landslide Victory: An election outcome where one candidate wins by an exceptionally large margin.
Electoral College: A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution to elect the President and Vice President.
Stagflation: An economic condition characterized by slow economic growth and high inflation.