2072 Presidential Election

The 2072 United States Presidential Election was the 72nd quadrennial presidential election in the United States, held on Tuesday, November 8, 2072. The Democratic ticket consisting of Vice President Meredith McCandless and the secetary of the treasury Kate Elders defeated the Republican ticket consisting of Governor of Connecticut Katie Sliney and Pennsylvania Senator Rudyard Lynch. It was the first election since 2028 where any party won 3 consecutive terms.

Sliney cruised through the Republican Primary, while McCandless faced stiff opposition by New York Senator Alex Abary, New York Governor Kelly Tsung, and Red Sox General Manager Lucien Lamoureaux.

The economy was once again a big feature of the election. Sliney critized the big government policies of President Emma Adams, while McCandless defended the administration's economic policies. Both candidates largely ran to the center is this election, especially on social issues.

McCandless ultimatly won the election with 49.75% of the popular vote and 278 electoral votes, while Sliney won 49.15% of the popular vote and 260 electoral votes. This was considered a minor upset, as Sliney led in most polls leading up to the election. Key to McCandless's victory was her wins in crucial swing states such as Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington.

McCandless would be inaugurated on January 20, 2073, as the 54th President of the United States, and sixth sitting Vice President to be elected President.