US 1992 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 1992. Bill Clinton defeated incumbent George H.W. Bush in a three-way race with independent Ross Perot.
US 1992 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
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Election Result
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Clinton won a three-way race as Ross Perot took 19% of the popular vote, the strongest third-party showing since 1912. The economy and "It's the economy, stupid" defined the campaign.
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At a Glance
The US 1992 Presidential Election took place in 1992 in United States. The election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States.
Bill Clinton won the election. Voter turnout was reported at 55.2%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 3 candidates contested the election: Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ross Perot.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 1992
- Country
- United States
- Office Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- Bill Clinton
- Turnout
- 55.2%
- Candidates
- 3
- Linked Offices
- 0
Result Overview
Clinton won a three-way race as Ross Perot took 19% of the popular vote, the strongest third-party showing since 1912. The economy and "It's the economy, stupid" defined the campaign.
Quick Facts
- Won by Bill Clinton
- Voter turnout: 55.2%
- 3 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 1992
- office contested
- President of the United States
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United States
Federal presidential constitutional republic in North America. Power is divided across the presidency, Congress, the states, and the federal courts. National politics is dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, but third parties and independents still shape the broader system.
Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Democratic centrist who presided over economic expansion and survived impeachment.
George H.W. Bush
41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Former CIA director and vice president who led during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.
Ross Perot
Texas billionaire who ran as an independent presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996, winning 19% and 8% of the popular vote respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- The US 1992 Presidential Election was won by Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton ran as the candidate of Democratic Party.
- Who came second in the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- The runner-up in the US 1992 Presidential Election was George H.W. Bush. The contest between Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- Voter turnout for the US 1992 Presidential Election was 55.2%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the US 1992 Presidential Election take place?
- The US 1992 Presidential Election took place in 1992. Electoral timing in United States is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- The US 1992 Presidential Election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- The US 1992 Presidential Election was held in United States. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- 3 candidates participated in the US 1992 Presidential Election, including Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ross Perot. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the US 1992 Presidential Election?
- Clinton won a three-way race as Ross Perot took 19% of the popular vote, the strongest third-party showing since 1912. The economy and "It's the economy, stupid" defined the campaign.
Connections
Candidates
Bill Clinton
42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Democratic centrist who presided over economic expansion and survived impeachment.
George H.W. Bush
41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Former CIA director and vice president who led during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.
Ross Perot
Texas billionaire who ran as an independent presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996, winning 19% and 8% of the popular vote respectively.
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- Graph-backed
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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Federal presidential constitutional republic in North America. Power is divided across the presidency, Congress, the states, and the federal courts. National politics is dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, but third parties and independents still shape the broader system.
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George H.W. Bush
41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Former CIA director and vice president who led during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.
Ross Perot
Texas billionaire who ran as an independent presidential candidate in 1992 and 1996, winning 19% and 8% of the popular vote respectively.