Presidential Election Votes by Political Party (2008-2024)
This document provides a detailed overview of the voting trends in U.S. presidential elections from 2008 to 2024, categorized by political party: Democrat, Republican, and Independent. The data illustrates how voter preferences have shifted over the years, reflecting the changing political landscape of the United States.
Voting Data Overview
Below is a chart summarizing the number of votes received by each political party in the presidential elections for the years specified:
| Election Year | Democrat Votes (millions) | Republican Votes (millions) | Independent Votes (millions) |
| 2008 | 69.5 | 60.9 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 65.9 | 60.9 | 0.7 |
| 2016 | 65.8 | 62.9 | 4.0 |
| 2020 | 81.3 | 74.2 | 1.2 |
| 2024 (Projected) | 75.0 | 70.0 | 2.0 | - Actual | 75.0 | 77.3
Notes:
The numbers are rounded to the nearest hundred thousand and are based on available data and projections.
The 2024 election data is projected and may vary based on future developments.
The 2024 numbers show the media projections, based on polling for what was going to happen. The actual results show how far off the media was in projecting the winner. There was a sea change in the United States electorate, leading the charge for creating our T8020 token.
Analysis
2008: The election marked a significant victory for Democrats, with Barack Obama receiving a substantial number of votes, reflecting a strong shift towards the Democratic Party during that period.
2012: The numbers remained relatively stable for both parties, with Obama securing a second term but with a slight decrease in votes compared to 2008.
2016: The election saw a notable increase in Independent votes, indicating a growing trend of voters seeking alternatives to the two major parties. Donald Trump’s campaign also energized Republican voters.
2020: The Democratic Party saw a significant increase in votes, largely attributed to high voter turnout and mobilization efforts, while Republican votes also increased, reflecting a competitive election. Many Republicans still believe the 2020 ellection was stolen through fraudulent voting practices of the Democrats.
2024 (Projected): The projected numbers suggest a slight decrease for Democrats and Republicans, with Independents expected to gain a small share, indicating a potential shift in voter sentiment. This summary was done before the Trump victory. There was a substantial shift in demographics and battleground sttaes towards now President Trump.
Conclusion
The voting trends from 2008 to 2024 reveal important insights into the dynamics of U.S. presidential elections. Understanding these trends can help analysts, political strategists, and voters alike to navigate the complexities of the electoral process and anticipate future outcomes. But one thing is clear. The voters erupted against the current establishment, while the news media and pundits said Democrat candidate Harris would win in 2024. That is why we need the A8020 Citizens Information System, to give power and control back to citizens. We don;t need middlemen to tell us what we think. We already know that!