1996 United States presidential election

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the election date?November 5, 1996
2. What is the presidential winner?Bill Clinton (Democrat)
3. Who won the 1996 U.S. presidential election?Bill Clinton won the 1996 election, earning 379 electoral votes while Bob Dole got 159.
4. Who were the main candidates in the 1996 election?The main candidates were Democrat Bill Clinton, Republican Bob Dole, and Reform Party candidate Ross Perot.

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