In November, every fourth year.
November
In the US, a Presidential election occurs during a general election on the second Tuesday in November.
The general election for President and Vice President is always held on the first Tuesday in November. The upcoming election in 2008 will be on Tuesday, November 4.
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He won the popular vote and the general election on November 4, 2008. He was officially elected president by the Electoral College on December 15, 2008.
the electoral college
4 years
If you are referring to the 2012 general election Barack Obama won his second term as US President.
The general officer chooses if no president is the winner of the election.
President Barack Obama became the president for the first time in the month of January. The President of the United States always assumes office on January 20, the year following their election (president election takes place in November).
The majority of votes in the general election does not matter. Rather, it is the vote of the electoral college (elected by voters) which decides who becomes president.
Inauguration Day is on January 20th following the election.