Who were the candidates for president in 2012?
Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Joe Biden, were re-elected to a second term. They defeated the Republican ticket of businessman and former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
What senator ran for president in 2012?
Mitt Romney 2012 presidential campaign
| Mitt Romney for President 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Campaign | 2012 Republican primaries 2012 U.S. presidential election |
| Candidate | Mitt Romney Former Governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007) Paul Ryan U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 1st district (1999–2019) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
Who was the first candidate to campaign for president?
Log cabin campaign of William Henry Harrison Harrison was the first president to campaign actively for office. He did so with the slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler too”.
Who was the Libertarian presidential candidate in 2012?
Gary Johnson 2012 presidential campaign
| Gary Johnson 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Campaign | 2012 United States presidential election |
| Candidate | Gary Johnson Former Governor of New Mexico (1995–2003) Jim Gray Former judge |
| Affiliation | Libertarian Party (formerly Republican Party) |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Who ran against Obama 2012?
Obama sought re-election for a second term in 2012, running virtually unopposed in the Democratic primaries. His opponent in the general election was former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney. Obama won 332 electoral votes, defeating Romney who gained 206.
Who was the President elect in 1841?
William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his 32nd day, he became the first to die in office, serving the shortest tenure in U.S. Presidential history.
Who won the election of 1860?
1860 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Abraham Lincoln | John C. Breckinridge |
| Party | Republican | Southern Democratic |
| Home state | Illinois | Kentucky |
| Running mate | Hannibal Hamlin | Joseph Lane |
| Electoral vote | 180 | 72 |
Who was Gary Johnson’s running mate in 2016?
On May 18, Johnson announced that he had chosen former Republican Massachusetts Governor William Weld to be his running mate. On the first ballot of the 2016 Libertarian National Convention on May 29, 2016, Johnson earned 49.5% of the vote.
Who was the Libertarian candidate in 2004?
| Michael Badnarik 2004 presidential campaign | |
|---|---|
| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 2004 |
| Candidate | Michael Badnarik (Software engineer) |
| Affiliation | Libertarian Party |
| Status | Lost election |
Who ran against Obama 2016?
Other results
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| John Edwards | 10,553 |
| Barack Obama | 6,402 |
| Bill Richardson | 5,525 |
| Hillary Clinton | 3,419 |