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    Landslide victory - Wikipedia

    A landslide victory is an election result in which the victorious candidate or party wins by an overwhelming margin. The term became popular in the 1800s to describe a victory in which the opposition is "buried", similar to the way in which a geological landslide buries whatever is in its path. A landslide … See more

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  2. The 7 Biggest Landslides in US Presidential History

    Aug 20, 2024 · Learn about the seven American presidential elections with the largest margins of victory, from George Washington's unopposed run in 1789 to Ronald Reagan's rejection of Jimmy Carter in 1980. Find out how economic, …

  3. Landslide Victory: Definition in Elections - ThoughtCo

  4. Most Lopsided Presidential Elections - ThoughtCo

  5. Is there a precise definition of what a "landslide …

    Sep 14, 2015 · "Landslide victory" is a buzzword used by the media to describe an election won by a larger margin than initially predicted. There is no strict definition, but the usual connotation is that of a surprisingly good result.

  6. 1980 United States presidential election - Wikipedia

    The 1980 United States presidential election was the 49th quadrennial presidential election, held on November 4, 1980. The Republican nominee, former California governor Ronald Reagan, defeated incumbent Democratic …

  7. 1936 United States presidential election - Wikipedia

    The 1936 United States presidential election was the 38th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1936.In the midst of the Great Depression, incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt …

  8. Landslide Victories: A Look at Pivotal Elections in US History

  9. United States presidential election of 1984

    2 days ago · Reagan won 49 states en route to amassing 525 electoral votes to Mondale’s 13—one of the biggest landslides in U.S. election history. The election was also notable for being the first time a major party had a woman on its …

  10. United States presidential election of 1964 | LBJ vs.

    5 days ago · United States presidential election of 1964 was an American presidential election held on November 3, 1964, in which Democratic Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson defeated Republican Barry Goldwater in one of the largest …