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1984Final results

1984 election for President in Nebraska

President · Nebraska

Ronald Reagan (R) won with 70.6% of the vote, defeating Walter Mondale (D) by 41.7 points.

Ronald ReaganRepublican · winner
70.6%460,054
28.8%187,866
David BerglandLibertarian
0.3%2,079
Melvin MasonSocialist Workers
0.2%1,066
Dennis SerretteOther party
0.2%1,025
652,090 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+41.71984R+21.01988R+17.21992R+18.71996R+29.02000R+33.22004

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), 0.3%; Melvin Mason (Socialist Workers), 0.2%; Dennis Serrette (Other party), 0.2%