Presidential election
2020 presidential election
Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump, winning 306 of 538 electoral votes and 51.3% of the popular vote.
Results
66.3%
Turnout rate
158.4M
Total votes cast
239.0M
Eligible voters
| State | Electoral votes | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania(PA) | 20 | DemocraticBiden | +1.2% |
| Michigan(MI) | 16 | DemocraticBiden | +2.8% |
| Wisconsin(WI) | 10 | DemocraticBiden | +0.6% |
| Georgia(GA) | 16 | DemocraticBiden | +0.2% |
| Arizona(AZ) | 11 | DemocraticBiden | +0.3% |
| Nevada(NV) | 6 | DemocraticBiden | +2.4% |
| North Carolina(NC) | 15 | RepublicanTrump | +1.3% |
| Florida(FL) | 29 | RepublicanTrump | +3.3% |
| Texas(TX) | 38 | RepublicanTrump | +5.6% |
| Ohio(OH) | 18 | RepublicanTrump | +8% |
Candidates
Party
DemocraticRunning mate
Kamala Harris
Home state
Delaware
Age at election
77
Previous position
47th Vice President of the United States
Campaign slogan
"Build Back Better"
Popular vote
81.3M
(51.3%)
Electoral votes
306
Party
RepublicanRunning mate
Mike Pence
Home state
Florida
Age at election
74
Previous position
45th President of the United States (Incumbent)
Campaign slogan
"Keep America Great"
Popular vote
74.2M
(46.9%)
Electoral votes
232
Men
Trump
53%
Women
Biden
57%
White Voters
Trump
58%
Black Voters
Biden
87%
Hispanic/Latino
Biden
65%
18-29 Age
Biden
60%
65+ Age
Biden
52%
College Graduates
Biden
55%
Non-College
Trump
50%
Key events
Iowa Caucus Chaos
Technical failures delayed results for days
COVID-19 Pandemic Declared
WHO declared global pandemic, reshaping entire campaign
George Floyd Killed
Death sparked nationwide protests on racial justice
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies
Supreme Court vacancy became major campaign issue
First Presidential Debate
Chaotic debate with frequent interruptions
Trump Tests Positive for COVID
President hospitalized at Walter Reed
Issues & context
First election held during a global pandemic since 1918. Massive expansion of mail-in voting. Record turnout. Race following George Floyd protests.
Deep recession triggered by COVID-19 lockdowns. Unemployment peaked at 14.7%. Stock market volatile. CARES Act stimulus passed.
Trump was the incumbent but faced unprecedented pandemic. Approval ratings hurt by COVID response. Biden ran on restoration of normalcy.
Highest voter turnout in 120 years. Biden became oldest person elected president. First African American and South Asian American woman elected VP. January 6 Capitol riot followed.
Did you know?
- 1.Highest turnout since 1900 (66.3%)
- 2.Biden received more votes than any presidential candidate in history
- 3.First Democrat to win Georgia since 1992
- 4.First Democrat to win Arizona since 1996
- 5.Kamala Harris became first woman, Black, and South Asian VP