Election 2012: A Look Back
A Quick Overview
The 2012 United States presidential election was the 57th quadrennial presidential election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama won reelection to a second term, defeating Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
The Candidates
The 2012 presidential election was a closely contested race, with both candidates receiving over 50 million votes. Obama won the popular vote by a margin of 51.1% to 47.2%, and he also won the Electoral College by a margin of 332 to 206.
The Issues
The 2012 presidential election was fought on a number of key issues, including the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy. Obama campaigned on a platform of economic recovery and social justice, while Romney campaigned on a platform of economic growth and smaller government.
The Outcome
The 2012 presidential election was a historic victory for Obama, who became the first African American to be reelected to the presidency. His victory was seen as a sign of progress for the country, and it also gave him a mandate to continue his agenda of economic recovery and social change.
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