Elections / 1996
The 1996 elections
Bill Clinton (D) faced Bob Dole (R); Clinton won the presidency. National popular vote: D+8.5.
President — national popular vote
Bill Clinton (D) vs Bob Dole (R)
Clinton (D)
47,400,088
49.2%
Dole (R)
39,197,261
40.7%
Perot + others
2,157,223
2.2%
Margin
D+8.5
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US Senate 1996: Democrats won 13, Republicans 20 of 33 contests →
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