Endorsements in the 1984 Democratic Party presidential primaries
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This is a list of endorsements for declared candidates in the Democratic primaries for the 1984 United States presidential election.
Mondale
Walter Mondale endorsements
- U.S. Senate
- Daniel Inouye, U.S. Senator from Hawaii (1963–2012)[1][2]
- Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senator from Vermont (1975–2023)[3]
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Glenn M. Anderson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1969–1993) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[4]
- Jim Bates, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th congressional district (1983–1991)[4]
- Anthony Beilenson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1977–1997)[4]
- Douglas H. Bosco, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st congressional district (1983–1991)[4]
- Sala Burton, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 5th congressional district (1983–1987) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[4]
- Barbara Boxer, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th congressional district (1983–1993)[4]
- Tony Coelho, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 15th congressional district (1979–1989)[4]
- Mervyn Dymally, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 31st congressional district (1981–1993)[4]
- Don Edwards, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1963–1995) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[4]
- Tom Harkin, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 5th congressional district (1975–1985)[5]
- Cecil Heftel, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's 1st congressional district (1977–1986)[2]
- Richard H. Lehman, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1983–1995)[4]
- Matthew G. Martínez, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1982–2001) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[4]
- Bob Matsui, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1979–2005)[4]
- George Miller, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1975–2015)[4]
- Leon Panetta, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1977–1993)[4]
- Pete Stark, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1973–2013)[4]
- Esteban Torres, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 34th congressional district (1983–1999) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[4]
- Governors
- Toney Anaya, 26th Governor of New Mexico (1983–1987)[6]
- Cecil Andrus, 26th and 28th Governor of Idaho (1971–1977; 1987–1995)[7]
- Edgar Herschler, 28th Governor of Wyoming (1975–1987)[8]
- Jay Rockefeller, 29th Governor of West Virginia (1977–1985)[6]
- Statewide officials
- Madeleine Kunin, 75th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (1979–1983)[3]
- Tom Miller, 31st and 33rd Attorney General of Iowa (1979–1991; 1995–2023)[5]
- State legislative leaders
- Donald Avenson, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives (1983–1990)[5]
- Lowell Junkins, Majority Leader of the Iowa Senate[5]
- David Roberti, President pro tempore of the California State Senate (1981–1991) (previously endorsed Alan Cranston)[9]
- State legislators
- Julian Bond, member of the Georgia State Senate from the 39th district (1975–1987)[10]
- Party officials
- Edward Campbell, former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party[5]
- Betty Strong, chair of the Woodbury County Democratic Party[11]
Withdrawn candidates
Reubin Askew
Reubin Askew endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Lawton Chiles, U.S. Senator from Florida (1971–1989)[12]
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Dante Fascell, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1955–1993)[12][13]
- Bill Chappell, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th congressional district (1969–1989)[13]
- Sam Gibbons, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1963–1997)[13]
- Dan Mica, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1979–1989)[13]
- Governors
- Bob Graham, 38th Governor of Florida (1979–1987)[12]
- Local officials
- Eva Mack, mayor of West Palm Beach, Florida[14]
- Party officials
- Joseph Tilley, chair of the Greene County Democratic Party[11]
Alan Cranston
Alan Cranston endorsements
- U.S. House of Representatives
Glenn M. Anderson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1969–1993)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[4]- Howard Berman, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1983–2013) [4]
- George Brown Jr., member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1963–1971; 1973–1999)[4]
Sala Burton, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 5th congressional district (1983–1987)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[4]Don Edwards, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1963–1995)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[4]- William Lehman, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1973–1993)[13]
- Mel Levine, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 27th congressional district (1983–1993)[4]
Matthew G. Martínez, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1982–2001)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[4]Esteban Torres, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 34th congressional district (1983–1999)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[4]
- State legislative leaders
- Willie Brown, Speaker of the California State Assembly (1980–1995)[9]
David Roberti, President pro tempore of the California State Senate (1980–1991)(switched to Walter Mondale after Alan Cranston dropped out)[9]
- Party officials
- David Manley, chair of the Cerro Gordo County Democratic Party (previously endorsed Gary Hart)[15]
John Glenn
John Glenn endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Sam Nunn, U.S. Senator from Georgia (1972–1997)[16]
- Jim Sasser, U.S. Senator from Tennessee (1977–1995)[16]
- Paul Tsongas, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1979–1985)[16]
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Jerry Huckaby, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th congressional district (1977–1993)[12]
- Governors
- Chuck Robb, 64th Governor of Virginia (1982–1986)[17]
- Statewide officials
- Bill Baxley, 24th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama (1983–1987)[12]
- Tommy Irvin, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture (1969–2011)[12]
- State legislators
- Larry Walker, member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1973–2005)[10]
- Local officials
- Tom Tully, mayor of Dubuque, Iowa (1978)[18]
- Party officials
- Lee Campbell, chair of the Union County Democratic Party[11]
- Pat Gilroy, chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party[11]
- Frank Rasmussen, chair of the Scott County Democratic Party[11]
- Billy Snook, chair of the Wayne County Democratic Party[11]
Gary Hart
Gary Hart endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Lynn Simons, 17th Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction (1979–1991)[8]
- Local officials
- Roger Watson, member of the Mason, Iowa city council[15]
- Party officials
David Manley, chair of the Cerro Gordo County Democratic Party(switched endorsement to Alan Cranston)[15]- Shirley Schommer, vice-chair of the Vermont Democratic Party[19]
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson endorsements
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Ron Dellums, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1971–1998)[4]
- State legislators
- Michael Figures, member of the Alabama Senate from the 33rd district (1978–1996)[20]
- Henry Sanders, member of the Alabama Senate from the 23rd district (1983–2018)[12]
- Local officials
- Marion Barry, Mayor of the District of Columbia (1979–1991; 1995–1999)[21]
- Frank Smith, member of the Council of the District of Columbia (1983–1999)[21]
George McGovern
George McGovern endorsements
- Party officials
- Stan Kading, co-chair of the Adair County Democratic Party[11]
- Judy Wilson, chair of the Polk County Democratic Party[11]
Others
Uncommitted
Uncommitted endorsements
- Governors
- George Ariyoshi, 3rd Governor of Hawaii (1973–1986)[1][2]
- Mayors
- Eileen Anderson, 10th Mayor of Honolulu (1981–1985)[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "Isle Caucus Avoids Choice". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. March 14, 1984. p. A1. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Isles' delegates mostly 'uncommitted'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. March 14, 1984. p. A1. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Lynn, Frank (March 7, 1984). "Hart Scores Again In Vermont Vote". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Roberti Endorses". Napa Valley Register. March 10, 1984. p. 13. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Mondale says he's offering voters a 'real Democrat'". The Gazette. January 29, 1984. p. 24A. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Primaries". Star-Gazette. June 3, 1984. p. 6A. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Andrus urges female Demo running mate". South Idaho Press. June 10, 1984. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Hart, Mondale showdown today in state". Casper Star-Tribune. March 10, 1984. p. A1. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Roberti Endorses". Napa Valley Register. March 10, 1984. p. 13. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Raines, Howell (January 29, 1984). "Southern Primaries Could Spell Trouble for Glenn". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Many voters still undecided, 'soft'". The Des Moines Register. February 5, 1984. p. 5A. Archived from the original on February 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Experts Say the South Loks Bleak for Glenn". The New York Times. February 25, 1984. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Democrats Choose Delegates". The New York Times. January 24, 1984. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Askew Tells Mobile He 'Feels Good' About Race". The New York Times. February 7, 1984. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mason City shows how campaigns stand". Globe Gazette. February 15, 1984. p. 4. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Durrette criticizes Robb for endorsing Mondale". The Boston Globe. January 21, 1984. p. 3A. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Durrette criticizes Robb for endorsing Mondale". Kingsport Times-News. September 25, 1984. p. 6. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Smith, Hedrick (November 25, 1983). "Iowa Democrats Say Only Mondale's Margin Of Victory In Doubt". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Vermont". Bennington Banner. April 25, 1984. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Qualifying ends for Democratic delegates". Montgomery Advertiser. January 14, 1984. p. 6A. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Jackson Favored In D.C. Primary". The Burlington Free Press. April 27, 1984. p. 7A. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.