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Prior to the 2008 U.S. presidential election, Democratic candidate Barack Obama was leading in the polls against Republican candidate John McCain. Obama gained significant momentum during the Democratic primaries and maintained a favorable position in national polls as the general election approached. His campaign focused on change and hope, resonating with many voters during a time of economic uncertainty. Ultimately, Obama won the election, marking a historic moment as the first African American president.
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When was the election prior to 2007?
The presidential election prior to 2007 was in November, 2004. The Congressional election prior to 2007 was in November, 2006.
When was the last time both census and the presidential election occurred in the same year prior to the year 2000?
That would be 1980. This happens every 20 years.
When was the last time the outcome of general election resulted in a hung parliament?
Prior to the 2010 general election, a general election had not caused a hung Parliament since February 1974, when Labour narrowly failed to win an overall majority at the polls.
What was Barack Obama before he became a US Presidential nominee?
Barack Obama served as US Senator from Illinois prior to becoming a candidate in the 2008 Presidential election.
How many times did Abraham Lincoln run for President and failed?
He lost 8 prior elections, before winning the Presidential election in 1860. He never lost any Presidential election, and he ran twice, and was elected twice, as President.
What month are election?
The main Presidential and Congressional elections are held in November. Primary elections and caucuses are held in prior months.
Would the governor of Virginia have to resign office to run for vice president?
Yes but only after winning the presidential-vice presidential election, the Governor would have to resign his position prior to taking office as VP.
These maps indicate that Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election by?
Winning key swing states won by George w bush in prior elections
What was Joe Biden's position prior to being elected?
The Democratic Party candidates in the 2008 presidential election were Barrack Obama for U.S. President and Joe Biden for Vice President.
Can i vote in the 2016 presidential election?
Only if you're of legal voting age, are eligible to vote and are registered. Some states allow registration at the polling place just prior to voting.
When is the time for the election of the President of the US?
The first Tuesday in November, approximately two and one half months prior to Inauguration Day, which is January 20th. The next presidential election will occur in November of 2012. The president-elect will be inaugurated on January 20, 2013.
How many years must a presidential candidate reside in the Philippines before running for public office?
A presidential candidate must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines and must have resided in the country for at least 10 years prior to the election. This requirement is stipulated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Additionally, the candidate must be at least 40 years old on or before election day.
