2012 United States Presidential Election
Democratic Victory
In the 2012 United States presidential election, incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney.
Key Events
- **January 9, 2011:** Obama announces his intention to run for re-election.
- **April 10, 2012:** Romney secures the Republican nomination for president.
- **October 3, 2012:** First presidential debate held in Denver, Colorado.
- **October 16, 2012:** Second presidential debate held in Hempstead, New York.
- **October 22, 2012:** Third presidential debate held in Boca Raton, Florida.
- **November 6, 2012:** Election Day
Results
Obama won the popular vote by a margin of 51.1% to 47.2%, and received 332 electoral votes to Romney's 206. The Democrats also retained control of the Senate, while the Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives.
Conclusion
The 2012 United States presidential election was a hard-fought and closely contested election. In the end, Obama's message of hope and change resonated with voters, while Romney's campaign message of economic recovery and change did not. The election results were a setback for the Republicans, who had hoped to regain control of the White House and the Senate. The Democrats, on the other hand, were able to maintain their control of the White House and the Senate, but they lost control of the House of Representatives.
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