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2000 Election

2000

Contested Presidential Election · 2000

The 2000 Election

Winner: George W. BushEV 271–266

George W. Bush defeated Al Gore.

Last verified: June 2026

Key Facts

Winner: George W. Bush
Electoral Vote: 271–266
Popular Vote: Lost popular vote by 540,000

What Happened

The Florida recount was halted by the Supreme Court (Bush v. Gore). Bush won Florida by 537 votes.

Candidates

WINNER

George W. Bush

DEFEATED

Al Gore

Why Was This Election Contested?

The winner did not win the popular vote. George W. Bush won the Electoral College despite receiving fewer total votes.

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