2020 Presidential Election

The 2020 Presidential Election refers to the electoral process in the United States that took place on November 3, 2020, during which voters selected the President and Vice President of the United States. The main candidates were the incumbent President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party, and former Vice President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party. This election was marked by a high voter turnout, significant political polarization, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on voting methods and campaign strategies. Joe Biden won the election, receiving 306 electoral votes to Donald Trump’s 232, and he officially took office on January 20, 2021. The election was notable for its record mail-in voting due to the pandemic, and it also sparked numerous legal disputes regarding the results, although these were largely resolved in favor of Biden’s victory. The 2020 Presidential Election had significant implications for U.S. domestic and foreign policy, reflecting shifts in public sentiment on various issues such as healthcare, racial justice, climate change, and the economy.