In the United States presidential election, 2000 the running was between George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore. It was said that Bush would win the popular vote by a small margin come election day, but that Gore could win the Electoral College. However this was not the case. This was the 16th time ever in history that a candidate won the Electoral College vote without winning the majority of the nation's popular vote. There was a declare for a revote in Palm Beach County, Florida where officials switched tests mid-count to decide the validity of the ballots resulting in the new President George W. Bush.“In 2000, the United States presidential election was one of the closest and most controversial presidential elections in history. After a month of recounts and court challenges, George W. Bush was declared the winner overVice President Al Goreby 537 votes in the state of Florida."
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