An Analysis of U.S. Presidential Elections from 2012 to 2024

The United States of America (USA) held four presidential elections between 2012 and 2024, facing multiple political changes while maintaining secure democratic systems. Voting behavior and electoral management tools determine how elections take place. Every election term had new obstacles and improvements to preserve a fair system as Americans changed what they wanted their Democracy to do. President Barack Obama won a second term in 2012 after making a recovery and healthcare expansion his major campaign issues. During the 2016 presidential elections, Donald Trump became president because he appealed to populism and criticized the political system. The US public cast votes in record numbers during 2020, even with COVID-19 present, which earned Joe Biden victory and brought back a need to unite Americans behind crucial public health initiatives. The 2024 election showed how deep political divisions in America changed the way candidates ran their campaigns, as Donald Trump won the election against Kamala Harris. Democrats and Republicans are two major political parties in the United States which compete for each election run. This analysis used qualitative research methods to assess the US presidential elections during twelve years (2012-2024) by reviewing reports, academic studies, and case studies and considering the US reports of offices in charge of communication and press. The study also used comparative investigation techniques to observe the process of each election using results approved by the guaranteed agencies. The results have shown how political parties manage campaigns along with the ruling party's strengths and limitations to help other countries uphold democratic standards during votes.

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European Scientific Journal ESJ
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2025-02-28
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https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2025.v21n5p60
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Electoral Systems and Political Participation
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An Analysis of U.S. Presidential Elections from 2012 to 2024

Dionise Arakaza
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European Scientific Journal ESJ
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
8.52
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An Analysis of U.S. Presidential Elections from 2012 to 2024

Dionise Arakaza
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Abstract

The United States of America (USA) held four presidential elections between 2012 and 2024, facing multiple political changes while maintaining secure democratic systems. Voting behavior and electoral management tools determine how elections take place. Every election term had new obstacles and improvements to preserve a fair system as Americans changed what they wanted their Democracy to do. President Barack Obama won a second term in 2012 after making a recovery and healthcare expansion his major campaign issues. During the 2016 presidential elections, Donald Trump became president because he appealed to populism and criticized the political system. The US public cast votes in record numbers during 2020, even with COVID-19 present, which earned Joe Biden victory and brought back a need to unite Americans behind crucial public health initiatives. The 2024 election showed how deep political divisions in America changed the way candidates ran their campaigns, as Donald Trump won the election against Kamala Harris. Democrats and Republicans are two major political parties in the United States which compete for each election run. This analysis used qualitative research methods to assess the US presidential elections during twelve years (2012-2024) by reviewing reports, academic studies, and case studies and considering the US reports of offices in charge of communication and press. The study also used comparative investigation techniques to observe the process of each election using results approved by the guaranteed agencies. The results have shown how political parties manage campaigns along with the ruling party's strengths and limitations to help other countries uphold democratic standards during votes.

European Scientific Journal ESJVol. 21(5)
School of International Relations (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
8.52
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