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.