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Bush v. Gore (2000) | Civics Matter

Supreme Court of the United States · 2000

Bush v. Gore

Vote: 5-4Voting Rights

Stopped the Florida recount in the 2000 presidential election.

Last verified: June 2026

Key Facts

Stopped the Florida recount in the 2000 presidential election.

Decided a presidential election.

State legislative districts must be roughly equal in population ("one person, one vote").

Struck down the preclearance formula of the Voting Rights Act.