1984: Campus Debates
At least three debates were held on campus. Cuyahoga County Republican Party Chairman Bob Hughes debated Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Democrat, Tim Hagan. A liberal student panel faced a conservative student panel. National Young Democrats president debated national Young Republicans president.
A poll conducted by the Political Awareness Club correctly predicted a Reagan victory.
A two-panel debate and two-person debate were held on campus.
Cuyahoga County Republican leader Bob Hughes and Democratic County Commissioner Tim Hagan faced off in a debate.
| Ohio Popular Vote | National Popular Vote | Electoral Vote |
| Ronald Reagan (R) 2,678,560 (58.9%) Walter F. Mondale (D) 1,825,440 (40.1%) Dennis L. Serrette (Independent Alliance) 12,090 (0.3%) Lyndon H. LaRouche (Independent) 10,693 (0.2%) David Bergland (Libertarian) 5,886 (0.1%) Gus Hall (Communist) 4,438 (0.1%) Mel Mason (Socialist Workers) 4,344 (0.1%) Ed Winn (Workers League) 3,565 (0.1%) Gavrielle Holmes (Workers World) 2,565 (0.1%) Earl F. Dodge (Prohibition) 4 | Ronald Reagan (R) 54,455,075 (58.8%) Walter F. Mondale (D) 37,577,185 (40.6%) David Bergland (Libertarian) 228,314 (0.2%) Lyndon H. LaRouche (Independent) 78,807 (0.1%) Dennis L. Serrette (Independent Alliance) 46,852 (0.05%) Gus Hall (Communist) 36,386 (0.04%) Mel Mason (Socialist Workers) 24,706 (0.03%) Ed Winn (Workers League) 10,801 (0.01%) Earl F. Dodge (Prohibition) 4,242 Gavrielle Holmes (Workers World) 2,656 | Ronald Reagan (R) 525 Walter F. Mondale (D) 13 |
Information was compiled by staff of the Case Western Reserve University Archives, September 2004.
