US 2016 Presidential Election
United States presidential election held November 2016. Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton.
US 2016 Presidential Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United States.
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Country context
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Office at stake
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Winner profile
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Candidate field
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Election Result
Clear outcome summary for this recorded election.
Trump won an Electoral College upset over Clinton, reshaping the Republican Party and U.S. political alignment.
U.S. Presidential Macro-Region Board
High-level regional outcome preview. Not precinct or county reporting.
Pacific states stayed Democratic.
Interior West leaned Republican overall.
Great Plains states stayed strongly Republican.
The Rust Belt shift created the winning electoral path.
The Northeast remained Democratic.
Southern states supplied the core Republican map.
At a Glance
The US 2016 Presidential Election took place in 2016 in United States. The election determined who would hold the office of President of the United States.
Donald Trump won the election with a margin of Trump lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College. Voter turnout was reported at 60.1%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2016
- Country
- United States
- Office Contested
- President of the United States
- Winner
- Donald Trump
- Turnout
- 60.1%
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 2
Result Overview
Trump won an Electoral College upset over Clinton, reshaping the Republican Party and U.S. political alignment.
Result Source
https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/election-and-voting-information/
Quick Facts
- Won by Donald Trump
- Voter turnout: 60.1%
- Victory margin: Trump lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2016
- office contested
- President of the United States
Country Context
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Candidates
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Offices Contested
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President of the United States
Head of state and head of government of the United States. Elected to four-year terms via the Electoral College.
Vice President of the United States
Deputy executive office of the United States. Elected on a joint ticket with the president and first in the presidential line of succession.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the US 2016 Presidential Election?
- The US 2016 Presidential Election was won by Donald Trump. Donald Trump ran as the candidate of Republican Party. The winning margin was Trump lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College.
- Who came second in the US 2016 Presidential Election?
- The runner-up in the US 2016 Presidential Election was Hillary Clinton. The contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the US 2016 Presidential Election?
- Voter turnout for the US 2016 Presidential Election was 60.1%. 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 2016 Presidential Election take place?
- The US 2016 Presidential Election took place in 2016. 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 2016 Presidential Election?
- The US 2016 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 2016 Presidential Election?
- The US 2016 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 2016 Presidential Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the US 2016 Presidential Election, including Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the US 2016 Presidential Election?
- Trump won an Electoral College upset over Clinton, reshaping the Republican Party and U.S. political alignment.
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Offices Contested
President of the United States
Head of state and head of government of the United States. Elected to four-year terms via the Electoral College.
Vice President of the United States
Deputy executive office of the United States. Elected on a joint ticket with the president and first in the presidential line of succession.
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 1 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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