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Republican gain Republican hold. The 1970 United States elections were held on November 3, and elected the members of the 92nd United States Congress. The election took place during the Vietnam War, in the middle of Republican President Richard Nixon 's first term.
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- Democratic hold
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The typical periods of the presidential election process are as follows, with the dates corresponding to the 2024 general election: Late 2022 to early 2023 – Candidates announce their intentions to run, and (if necessary) file their Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission
- Pre-12Th Amendment: 1789–1800
- Post-12Th Amendment: 1804–Present
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Prior to the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment in 1804, each member of the Electoral College cast two votes, with no distinction made between electoral votes for president and electoral votes for vice president. Under these rules, the individual who received the most electoral votes would become president, and the individual who received the se...
Since the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment in 1804, each member of the Electoral College has cast one vote for president and one vote for vice president, and presidential candidates have generally competed on a ticket with a running mate who seeks to win the vice presidency.[b] Since 1824, the national popular vote has been recorded, though th...
Historical Presidential Elections. Through 2020, there have been 59 presidential elections. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.
Article History. Table of Contents. The president and vice president of the United States are formally elected through an electoral college. Members (“electors”) of this electoral college are chosen through the popular vote in each state, and to be elected president a candidate must receive a majority of the electoral votes.
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Apr 22, 1994 · Scandals. Links. US Presidents and Candidates Since 1972. This page lists elected presidents and presidential candidates for the elections from 1972-2020. President Richard Nixon. Richard Milhous Nixon. January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994. Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.
Subcategories. This category has the following 63 subcategories, out of 63 total. United States presidential primaries by date (33 C) United States presidential elections by year and state (60 C) 0–9. 1788–1789 United States presidential election (3 C, 1 P) 1792 United States presidential election (3 C, 2 P)