When was Barack Obama elected?

Answer 1

After choosing running mate Joe Biden and defeating John McCain Barack Obama became president. He was elected on November 4, 2008 with 52.9 percent of the vote. He was sworn in on on January 20, 2009 to the presidency.

Answer 2

First, these are two different questions. Mr. Obama served three terms in the Illinois State senate-- he was elected for the first time in 1996. He then won the 2004 election to the U.S. Senate.

Answer 3

Barack Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996, and elected to the US Senate in 2004.

Answer 4

Barack Obama was elected the 44th U.S. president in November 2008.

Answer 5

Barack Obama was an Illinois state senator from 1996 to 2004; he was then a U.S. senator until he was elected president in 2008.

Answer 6

He was elected US Senator from Illinois in 2004 and took office in 2005.

Answer 7

January 4, 2005 :)