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1984Final results

1984 election for President in Mississippi

President · Mississippi

Ronald Reagan (R) won with 61.9% of the vote, defeating Walter Mondale (D) by 24.5 points.

Ronald ReaganRepublican · winner
61.9%582,377
37.4%352,192
David BerglandLibertarian
0.2%2,336
Larry HolmesWorkers World
0.1%1,169
Melvin MasonSocialist Workers
0.1%1,032
0.1%1,001
Bob RichardsOther party
0.1%641
Dennis SerretteOther party
0.0%356
941,104 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

EvenR+24.51984R+20.81988R+8.91992R+5.11996R+16.92000R+18.92004

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The candidates

Ronald Reagan (R)Walter Mondale (D)

Also on the ballot: David Bergland (Libertarian), 0.2%; Larry Holmes (Workers World), 0.1%; Melvin Mason (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Lyndon, Larouche Jr. (Independent), 0.1%; Bob Richards (Other party), 0.1%; Dennis Serrette (Other party), 0.0%