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2016 Election

2016

Contested Presidential Election · 2016

The 2016 Election

Winner: Donald TrumpEV 304–227

Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton.

Last verified: June 2026

Key Facts

Winner: Donald Trump
Electoral Vote: 304–227
Popular Vote: Lost popular vote by 2.9 million

What Happened

Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 3 million, but Trump won the Electoral College by carrying swing states.

Candidates

WINNER

Donald Trump

DEFEATED

Hillary Clinton

Why Was This Election Contested?

The winner did not win the popular vote. Donald Trump won the Electoral College despite receiving fewer total votes.

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