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After the returns came in most states, it became apparent that Al Gore had won 500,000 more votes than George W. Bush nationwide, but the electoral vote would depend on which of the two candidates won the 25 disputed electoral votes of Florida.
The Secretary of State of Florida, Katherine Harris, was a Republican, and certified that Bush had narrowly won the majority of votes in the state. But amid allegations of fraud, the Florida Supreme Court ordered a recount.
Then Bush appealed to the United States Supreme Court. In the case of Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court ruled that yes there had been violations, but that Bush should be certified as the winner. As a result, Bush became President.
The decision was hugely contraversial, especially since the second verdict had been split between the 5 conservative judges (in favour) and the 4 liberal judges (in dissent), so many Democrats accused the Supreme Court of voting for their preferred candidate. Outgoing President Bill Clinton condemned it as "one of the worst decisions the Supreme Court ever made" while Gore said that "for the sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy, I offer my concession."
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When did Florida botch the election?
2000
What was the Suspect state in the 2000 election?
Florida
How many votes did third party get in the 2000 presidential election in Florida?
Florida cast its 25 electoral votes for George W. Bush in the 2000 election. The 2000 presidential election popular vote totals in Florida were George W. Bush 2,912,790, Al Gore 2,912,253 and Ralph Nader 97,488.
Which state’s voting results were key to determining the winner of the 2000 presidential election?
Florida. Florida, decided by a mere 537 votes, was the closest state of the 2000 presidential election, and it gave George Bush his win.
Which state was significant in the 2000 presidential election?
Florida was the key state in 2000 where the vote was close and subject to controversial recounts.
The 2000 presidential election came down to which state's electoral votes?
Florida
What Disputed ballots in which state brought about the Bush v. Gore case?
During the 2000 US Presidential Election, the state of Florida had a ballot recount dispute. This dispute brought about the Bush v. Gore US Supreme Court case which determined that George W. Bush had won the election.
What election caused a legal battle over the Florida Ballots?
2000 was noted as the year that the Supreme Court settled an issue with the Florida vote and so tipped the election to Bush over Gore.
Who was the Green Party presidential candidate in 2000?
Ralph Nader was the Green Party nominee in 2000. He may have tipped the election in Florida.
Who was the hanging Chad in the 2000 election?
In the 2000 election, the Florida ballot machines were said to have malfunctioned. A hanging Chad refers to the paper ballot that looks like it was pressed enough to tear but did not punch out completely.
What year was the 2000 election in?
The 2000 election was in 2000.
What was the major differences between George Bush and Al Gore during the 2000 election?
George W. Bush won the 2000 presidential election defeating Albert Gore, Jr. In the 2000 presidential election George W. Bush received 271 (50.5%) electoral votes and Albert Gore, Jr. received 266 (49.5%) electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Gore 50,996,582 (50.3%) and Bush 50,456,062 (49.7%). Green Party candidate Ralph Nader won 2,882,955 popular votes. Nader did not receive any electoral votes. The results of the 2000 election were not determined until the official results in Florida were finalized. There were many challenged votes in Florida. Florida cast its 25 electoral votes for George W. Bush in the 2000 election. The 2000 presidential election popular vote totals in Florida were George W. Bush 2,912,790, Al Gore 2,912,253 and Ralph Nader 97,488.
