US 2020 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 2020. Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.
US 2020 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
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Country context
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Office at stake
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Winner profile
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Candidate field
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Election Result
Clear outcome summary for this recorded election.
Biden defeated Trump in the highest-turnout U.S. presidential election in more than a century.
U.S. Presidential Macro-Region Board
High-level regional outcome preview. Not precinct or county reporting.
Pacific states were a core Biden bloc.
Interior Western states leaned Republican overall.
Great Plains states remained strongly Republican.
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania restored the Biden path.
The Northeast stayed Democratic.
The South remained the Republican geographic base, despite Democratic gains in Georgia.
At a Glance
The US 2020 Presidential Election took place in 2020 in United States. The election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States.
Joe Biden won the election with a margin of Biden won the popular vote by about 4.5 points. Voter turnout was reported at 66.8%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2020
- Country
- United States
- Office Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- Joe Biden
- Turnout
- 66.8%
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 2
Result Overview
Biden defeated Trump in the highest-turnout U.S. presidential election in more than a century.
Result Source
https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/election-and-voting-information/
Quick Facts
- Won by Joe Biden
- Voter turnout: 66.8%
- Victory margin: Biden won the popular vote by about 4.5 points
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2020
- office contested
- President of the United States
Country Context
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Candidates
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Offices Contested
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President of the United States
Head of state and head of government of the United States. Elected to four-year terms via the Electoral College.
Vice President of the United States
Deputy executive office of the United States. Elected on a joint ticket with the president and first in the presidential line of succession.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- The US 2020 Presidential Election was won by Joe Biden. Joe Biden ran as the candidate of Democratic Party. The winning margin was Biden won the popular vote by about 4.5 points.
- Who came second in the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- The runner-up in the US 2020 Presidential Election was Donald Trump. The contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- Voter turnout for the US 2020 Presidential Election was 66.8%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the US 2020 Presidential Election take place?
- The US 2020 Presidential Election took place in 2020. Electoral timing in United States is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- The US 2020 Presidential Election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- The US 2020 Presidential Election was held in United States. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the US 2020 Presidential Election, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the US 2020 Presidential Election?
- Biden defeated Trump in the highest-turnout U.S. presidential election in more than a century.
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Offices Contested
President of the United States
Head of state and head of government of the United States. Elected to four-year terms via the Electoral College.
Vice President of the United States
Deputy executive office of the United States. Elected on a joint ticket with the president and first in the presidential line of succession.
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 1 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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