US Presidential Elections 2020

US Presidential Elections 2020, was one of the most contentious and closely watched elections in American history. Held on November 3, 2020, the election was primarily a contest between the incumbent President Donald Trump, a Republican, and the Democratic challenger Joe Biden, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama. The election took place amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant impact on the voting process, leading to an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots and early voting.

Joe Biden won the election with 306 electoral votes to Donald Trump’s 232, securing the presidency by winning key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Biden also received over 81 million votes, the most in U.S. history, while Trump received over 74 million votes, the second-highest total.

The election results were met with widespread allegations of fraud by Trump and his supporters, leading to numerous legal challenges and recounts. However, no substantial evidence of widespread fraud was found, and the results were certified by the Electoral College in December 2020. Despite the controversies, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, with Kamala Harris making history as the first female, first Black, and first Asian-American Vice President.

The 2020 election also saw record voter turnout and was marked by intense political polarization, reflecting deep divisions within American society. The election and its aftermath have had lasting impacts on U.S. politics and governance.