The 2000 United States Presidential Election

The 2000 U.S. presidential election was a close contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore. After the votes were tallied, Florida's results were disputed, with a recount process due to narrow margins. The situation led to legal battles, ultimately culminating in the Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore, which stopped the recount and confirmed Bush's victory in Florida. This effectively awarded him the presidency, making it one of the most contentious and closely contested elections in U.S. history.