1984 U.S. Presidential Election (The Gipper Goes Down)

Republicans
President George H.W. Bush was re-nominated for a second term. Vice President Haig also achieved re-nomination with little challenge.

Democrats
The Democrats nominated former Vice President Walter Mondale, who defeated challenges from several others, notably Gary Hart. For Vice President, they nominated Rep. Geraldine Ferraro.

Electoral College Result:
Bush/Haig: 290 Mondale/Ferraro: 248

Popular Result

Bush/Haig: 49% Mondale/Ferraro: 47%