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.