Grolier Encyclopedia. "The American Presidents" Grolier Incorporated, United States of America. (C)1995.
| Candidate | Party | Popular vote | Electoral vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan | Republican | 54,455,000 | 525 |
| Walter Mondale | Democratic | 37,577,000 | 13 |
| David Bergland | Libertarian | 228,314 | -- |
| Lyndon h. LaRouche | Independent | 78,807 | -- |