59 Presidential Elections: A Look Back
The History of Presidential Elections in the US
The United States has held 59 presidential elections since its founding in 1789. The first election was held in 1788-1789, and George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president. Since then, there have been 58 more elections, with the most recent being held in 2020.
The presidential election process typically begins in late 2022 or early 2023, with the primary elections and caucuses. During this time, candidates from both major parties compete for their party's nomination. The general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The 2020 Presidential Election
The 2020 presidential election was one of the most closely contested in history. Joe Biden ultimately defeated incumbent president Donald Trump, winning the electoral vote 306 to 232. Biden also won the popular vote, receiving over 81 million votes to Trump's 74 million.
Presidential Candidates, Polls, Primaries, and Caucuses, Voter Information and more
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