The 10 Most Interesting Elections in History

Throughout history, there have been many fascinating elections that have captured the world’s attention. Here, we’ve gathered the top 10 most interesting elections of all time.

The Election of 1800

Known for its divisive political rhetoric, the Election of 1800 saw the then incumbent president, John Adams, go up against his Vice President, Thomas Jefferson. This was the first election considered to be a true two-party race and was one of the nastiest campaigns in history. Nonetheless, Jefferson emerged victorious, with Adams accepting defeat and slowly exiting the White House, setting a peaceful democratic precedent.

The Presidential Election of 1864

This election was unique because it took place during the height of the American Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln was accused of being weak on the front, and his former running mate, John C. Fremont, rallied a party to remove him. However, Lincoln’s promise to end the war and his Emancipation Proclamation won him another term in office. His election ensured the defeat of the Confederacy and the abolition of slavery.

The Election of 1912

In this election, four candidates from four different parties vied for the presidency, making it action-packed. Teddy Roosevelt, running as the Progressive Party’s candidate, won enough votes to pull away from Republican incumbent, William Howard Taft, and thereby help Democrat Woodrow Wilson swept in the spot. with a lot of challenges, Woodrow Wilson ended up victoriously.

The Election of 1960

The first televised presidential debate took place between then-Vice President, Richard Nixon, and Senator John F. Kennedy in this election. This debate was watched by an estimated 70 million Americans, thus making it a remarkable moment in American elections where TV became a powerful political tool. Kennedy won the debate and eventually won the presidency.

The Election of 1972

President Richard Nixon leaned on his achievements in opening dictatorial countries, including being the President who opened up diplomatic, social and political ties with Cuba, reunified America’s relationship with China among other key highlights. He sailed to an overwhelming victory Barry Goldwater public’s attempt at mocking him didn’t stand a chance.

The Election of 2000

The United States’ Supreme Court played the ultimate deciding ward back to then incoming president, George W. Bush disrupting Al Gore’s win for the White House. Since then, the legitimacy of the presidential political electoral process has come into question in the court of eyes and minds However, George W’s 8-year stroke making laws that would favorably impact America is still being felt.

The Iranian Election of 2009

Iran’s election of 2009 sparked global outrage due to a clash between political leaders trying to step away from Shia oriented government and daily voters who pushed the opposite reaction. Critics reported acts of intimidation, scoring, and the shutting down of communication systems on election day with Mir Hossein Mousavi being believed to have won that election before Ayatollah supported president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad jammed past the win. Many Iranian moved out of the country.

Nigeria 2015 Presidential Election

A democracy young enough for just less From becoming 20, Nigeria experienced its first democratic alternation following dissatisfaction with the previous government by the People’s Democratic Party, which served tens of years and saw lots of people immersed in poverty.1n a semi-professor professor, Muhammadu Buhari triumphed Goodluck present dictatorship with 53 percent votes campaigning against corruption, security, and economic sabotage.

The France Election of 1789

One incident would earn France a honorable mention in another country’s prestigious list till this minute, the story of France 1789 election revolution during the height of the country’s Royal monarchistic rule. France, in a fierce show of class polarization, overthrew Emperor Napolean III and bringing socialist advocate President Francois Hollande in power)

The Zimbabwe Presidential Election of 2008

Zimbabwe was imotalked to the edge amid reports of vote-rigging, abuses, violence, and intimidation tagged Robert Mugari’s action. He was seen as responsible for plummeted economic conditions, repeated human rights violations, all occurred since Mugabe came to power in 2000 through rigged elections. The 2008 election was shadowed by horror inflation skyrocketing over the death of numerous voters reported while results arrive at a pace very difficult to convince the Nigerian electors of real democracy winnable intents.