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Walter Mondale: Quick Facts

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Today in History: October 15, Walter F. Mondale, Bob Dole face off in vice presidential debate • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:04 AM ET (Newport News Daily Press)

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Also Known As Walter Frederick Mondale
Born January 5, 1928 • Minnesota
Died April 19, 2021 (aged 93) • Minneapolis • Minnesota
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1977-1981), United States • United States Senate (1964-1976), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In United States presidential election of 1976 • United States presidential election of 1980 • United States presidential election of 1984

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Walter F. Mondale: campaign button, 1984
Walter Mondale speaking at a podium with microphones, wearing a suit and red tie, in front of a campaign banner at the 1984 Democratic Convention in San Francisco.
Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale stand together raising clasped hands, with Rosalynn Carter and Amy Carter waving beside them at the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City.
Map of the United States showing the 1984 presidential election results by state. Nearly all states are shaded red for Republican Ronald Reagan, indicating his victory across the country, while only Minnesota and the District of Columbia are shaded blue for Democrat Walter Mondale. Each state displays its electoral vote count, with Reagan winning 525 electoral votes and Mondale winning 13.
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