Bush v. Gore

Bush v. Gore was a 2000 U.S. Supreme Court case that resolved a dispute over the presidential election results in Florida. After a close vote, there were disputes over how to count certain ballots, leading to a manual recount. The Court ultimately decided to stop the recount, citing concerns over equal protection and the lack of consistent standards. This effectively awarded Florida’s electoral votes—and the presidency—to George W. Bush. The decision was highly controversial because it involved the Court directly influencing the outcome of a democratic election.