Which candidate won the 1980 U.S. presidential election and became the leading political figure of the Reagan era?
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Correct answer: Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 election. His victory marked a major shift toward modern conservatism in national politics.
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