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1984Final results

1984 election for President in West Virginia

President · West Virginia

Ronald Reagan (R) won with 55.1% of the vote, defeating Walter Mondale (D) by 10.5 points.

Ronald ReaganRepublican · winner
55.1%405,483
44.6%328,125
Bob RichardsOther party
0.1%996
Melvin MasonSocialist Workers
0.1%645
Dennis SerretteOther party
0.1%493
735,742 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+10.51984D+4.71988D+13.01992D+14.71996R+6.32000R+12.92004

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: Bob Richards (Other party), 0.1%; Melvin Mason (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Dennis Serrette (Other party), 0.1%