Any president or congressperson who loses the election but still has to fill out the rest of their term is called a "Lame Duck." That is why you will hear about the "lame duck session" of congress, referring to the fact that some members have been defeated and are completing their final month and a half before being replaced.
Mr. Obama was elected in November 2008 and took office in January 2009.
Barack Obama was never governor of Illinois. He was a US senator of Illinois from January 3, 2005 - November 16, 2008 and a state senator from January 8, 1997 - November 4, 2004.
On November 4,2008 is when Barrack Obama became our president but, he was in the office on January 4,2009
He was elected in November, 2008, and sworn in in January 2009.
Barack Obama became President of the United States at noon on January 20, 2009.
November 2008 he was elected, sworn in January 2009.
November 2008, taking office in January 2009
In the US, Presidents are elected, not appointed. President Obama was elected in November 2008, and he took office in January 2009.
Barack Obama became President of the United States. He was elected on November 2008 and was sworn in January 2009.
He was elected in November of 2008, and took office in January 2009.
November 4, 2008, and sworn in on January 20, 2009.
The actual election was held on November 4, 2008. However, President Obama was not inaugurated until January 4, 2009.