1984Final results
1984 election for President in District of Columbia
President · District of Columbia
Walter Mondale (D) won with 85.4% of the vote, defeating Ronald Reagan (R) by 71.7 points.
Walter MondaleDemocrat · winner
85.4%180,408
Ronald ReaganRepublican
13.7%29,009
David BerglandLibertarian
0.1%279
Gus HallCommunist
0.1%257
Dennis SerretteOther party
0.1%165
Lyndon, Larouche Jr.Independent
0.1%127
Melvin MasonSocialist Workers
0.1%127
Larry HolmesWorkers World
0.1%107
211,288 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1984
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Walter Mondale (D)Ronald Reagan (R)
Also on the ballot: David Bergland (Libertarian), 0.1%; Gus Hall (Communist), 0.1%; Dennis Serrette (Other party), 0.1%; Lyndon, Larouche Jr. (Independent), 0.1%; Melvin Mason (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Larry Holmes (Workers World), 0.1%