When was Obama elected 2008?

When was Obama elected 2008?

Election day On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President of the United States, sparking many celebrations in the United States and around the world.

Who was the president in 2008 and 2009?

When Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, he became the first African American to hold the office.

How did Obama win in 2008?

Obama won a decisive victory over McCain, winning the Electoral College and the popular vote by a sizable margin, including states that had not voted for the Democratic presidential candidate since 1976 (North Carolina) and 1964 (Indiana, Virginia, and Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district).

What happened in the 2008 election?

The 2008 United States elections were held on November 4. Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois won the presidential election, by defeating his challenger, Senator John McCain and the Democrats bolstered their majority in both Houses of Congress.