What is Barack Obama's term of office?

Answer 1

A US President's term in office runs from January 20th (noontime) the year after he wins election in the November general election. In President Obama's case, his currentterm of office runs from 2009 to 2013. If he wins re-election, he will serve until 2017.

Answer 2

Barack Obama's first term as President of the United States began at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on January 20, 2009, and ended at noon on January 20, 2013. His second term began at noon on January 20, 2013, and will end at noon on January 20, 2017.

In the United States, all presidents serve a four-year term (unless their term is interrupted by an unexpected event such as a severe illness, sudden death, or a political event like impeachment). President Obama won the election in 2008; thus, in 2012, he ran for re-election, hoping to serve a second four-year term. (It should be noted that in British culture, one "stands" for election, but in America, one "runs" for election.)

Answer 3

Barack Obama began his term as U. S. President on January 20, 2009. At the time this answer was entered (2012), he was still in his first term.

Answer 4

January 20th 2009 - January 20th 2013 but if reelected, January 20th 2009 - January 20th 2013.