Ronald Reagan (CA)
Republican
Occupation: Politics
Running Mate: George H.W. Bush
Carried Home State (California): Yes
Incumbent Status: No
Favorability Index: 653.8
489
Electoral Votes (270 needed to win)
44 of 50 states carried (88%)
43,903,230
Popular Vote (55.3%)
19.3% of the U.S. population supported this candidate.
49
Electoral Votes (270 needed to win)
6 of 50 states carried (12%)
35,480,115
Popular Vote (44.7%)
15.6% of the U.S. population supported this candidate.
Jimmy Carter (GA)
Democrat
Occupation: Politics
Running Mate: Walter Mondale
Carried Home State (Georgia): Yes
Incumbent Status: Yes
Favorability Index: 15.4