Has a third party ever won an electoral vote?
In the 59 presidential elections since 1788, third party or independent candidates have won at least 5.0% of the vote or garnered electoral votes 12 times (21%); this does not count George Washington, who was elected as an independent in 1788–1789 and 1792, but who largely supported Federalist policies and was …
Has there ever been an independent President?
George Washington is the only President elected as an independent to date.
What happens if no candidate is able to get 270 Electoral College votes?
If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives elects the President from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes. Each state delegation has one vote. The Senate elects the Vice President from the two vice presidential candidates with the most electoral votes.
When do the official election results come out?
The Federal Election Commission releases the official results of federal elections. These reports are run by state every two years and are available for elections from 1982 to 2020. They include primary, runoff, and general election results for:
How many presidential elections have there been in history?
Through 2020, there have been 59 presidential elections. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.
How can I find the results of past federal elections?
You can find the results of past federal elections from several government sources. The Federal Election Commission releases the official results of federal elections. These reports are run by state every two years and are available for elections from 1982 to 2020. They include primary, runoff, and general election results for:
Who was the first president to lose a reelection bid?
Born in Scranton, the former vice president and longtime Delaware senator defeated Donald Trump, the first President to lose a reelection bid since George H.W. Bush in 1992. What is this? All times ET. Not all candidates are listed.