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The 1974 United States elections were held on November 5. The elections occurred in the wake of the Watergate scandal and three months into the term of Republican President Gerald Ford . Democrats expanded their majorities in both houses of Congress.
Presidential elections have been held every four years thereafter. Presidential candidates win the election by winning a majority of the electoral vote. If no candidate wins a majority of the electoral vote, the winner is determined through a contingent election held in the United States House of Representatives; this situation has occurred ...
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Statement on the Results of the 1974 Elections. November 05, 1974. THE PEOPLE have spoken, and for 26 years I have accepted the verdict of the people, which is the essence of our system of free government. First, may I congratulate every citizen who did his duty by voting today. I have not seen the total turnout, but I am sure it was greater ...
May 17, 2024 · In the 1992 presidential election, incumbent Republican President George H.W. Bush faced off against Democratic challenger Bill Clinton. Also a major factor in the election was Independent candidate Ross Perot who ultimately won 18% of the voters. Clinton won the election, capturing 43% of the vote in comparison to Bush's winning 37%.
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1974 United States vice presidential confirmation. On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon (a Republican) was forced to resign amid the Watergate scandal. Vice President Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency, leaving the office of vice president vacant.
Sep 24, 1974 · The decision of Mr. Kennedy, brother of an assassinated President and of an assassinated Presidential candidate, threw the 1972 Democratic Presidential competition into chaos.
