How Interesting Was the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election?

The 2020 United States presidential election was the 59th presidential election since the USA gained independence on July 4, 1776, which placed George Washington as the first president on April 30, 1789. Since then, the country has had various leaders contest elections every four years, and those who have a good reputation win for the second term. In today’s article about the United States presidential election, we will be talking about the Trump versus Biden presidential election that was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2023.

In the 2020 election, the incumbent Republican president, Donald Trump, and his vice president, Mike Pence, lost to Joe Biden and the junior U.S. senator from California, Kamala Harris. The election took place against the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the global recession. This, however, impacted politics in the United States, as all parties were trying hard to buy and sell using tactics. The election for that year was recorded to be the election that saw the highest voter turnout in percentage since the presidential election that took place in 1900, where incumbent Republican President William McKinley defeated his Democratic challenger, William Jennings Bryan. 

The 2020 election saw the two major contestants receive more than 74 million votes, which surpassed Barack Obama’s record of 69.5 million votes from 2008. Biden got a total of 81 million votes, which was recorded as the most votes ever cast for a candidate in the U.S. presidential election.

The election was weighed on central issues such as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest following the death of George Floyd, recession, and many more. During the election, some voters cast their votes by mail (mail-in ballots), and from the records, Democrats took advantage of this more than Republicans.

Biden got the majority in the Electoral College with 306 electoral votes, while Trump received 232 electoral votes. In the records, Biden was the first Democrat to win a presidential election in Georgia since 1992, in Arizona since 1996, and in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since 2008.

Before and during the election, Trump and other Republicans went on to create distractions to overturn the result; they cried that there was widespread voter fraud, and they also tried to stop the vote counting in some states. Following the allegations, Attorney General William Barr and officials in each of the 50 states found no evidence as they concluded that it was the most secure election in American history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who Won the Election?

Joe Biden and his Vice Kamala Harris defeated Donald Trump and his Vice Mike Pence during the 2020 U.S. presidential election that took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2023. Biden was able to secure 81 million votes, which was recorded as the highest vote cast for a U.S. presidential candidate. 

How Old Is Donald Trump?

Donald John Trump is 77 years old. He was born on June 14, 1946, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York City.

Is Trump Running in 2024?

From indications, Donald Trump may run for the office of U.S. president. However, Trump didn’t have a chance to win a second term in office after he was defeated by Joe Biden in 2020. This means that he has the right to contest for another term since he didn’t serve two terms. From the videos flying around, the chances of Trump contesting the United States presidential election in 2024 are 87%.

When Was Biden Elected?

Joe Biden was elected on January 20, 2021, after defeating the incumbent president Donald Trump in the election that took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2023.

Is Trump Running for President?

Trump said he is going to contest for another term, but it is not clear from the angle that the Republican Party is going to allow him. However, the chances of Trump contesting the next presidential election in 2024 are 87%.