2000 U.S. Presidential election

Definition

The 2000 U.S. Presidential election refers to the contest held in that year to determine who would become the next President of the United States. It was a highly contested and closely fought election between candidates from different political parties.

Related terms

Electoral College: A body of electors who formally cast votes for President and Vice President after each presidential election.

Swing states: States where there is no clear majority support for either major political party, making them crucial battlegrounds during elections.

Hanging chads: Refers to partially punched holes on paper ballots that caused controversy during Florida's vote recount in the 2000 presidential election.