Who were presidential candidates in 2012?
Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Joe Biden, were re-elected to a second term. They defeated the Republican ticket of businessman and former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
Who stood against Obama 2012?
Along with his running mate, Vice President Joe Biden, Barack Obama was opposed in the general election by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, along with various minor candidates from other parties. The election took place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Who ran against Obama the first time?
2008 United States presidential election
Party | Candidate | % |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Barack Obama / Joe Biden | 52.93% |
Republican | John McCain / Sarah Palin | 45.65% |
Independent | Ralph Nader / Matt Gonzalez | 0.56% |
Libertarian | Bob Barr / Wayne Allyn Root | 0.40% |
What Democrats ran for President 2012?
2012 Democratic Party presidential candidates
Candidate | Barack Obama | John Wolfe, Jr. |
Party | Democratic | Democratic |
Home state | Illinois | Tennessee |
States carried | 50+DC | 0 |
Popular vote | 7,376,659 | 116,639 |
Did Trump run in the 2012 election?
On May 16, 2011, Trump announced he would not run for president in the 2012 election, putting an end to what he described as “unofficially campaigning”. In February 2012, Trump endorsed Mitt Romney for president.
Who ran for president in 2004 election?
2004 United States presidential election
Nominee | George W. Bush | John Kerry |
Party | Republican | Democratic |
Home state | Texas | Massachusetts |
Running mate | Dick Cheney | John Edwards |
Electoral vote | 286 | 251 |