Eight Elections That Changed History Newsletter sign-up Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eight-Elections-That-Changed-History Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eight-Elections-That-Changed-History Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is editor-in-chief of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents We’re absolutely thrilled to share with you Britannica’s look at eight presidential elections that changed U.S. history. Starting on Tuesday, September 17, and continuing every Tuesday until election day (November 5), we’ll tell the sometimes forgotten stories of elections that demonstrate the ways in which U.S. democracy can be messy, magical, and momentous. We’ll start at the beginning, with the election of George Washington, and we’ll talk about the way in which Washington won that election that will never be repeated. ...(100 of 82 words)

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