The United States presidential election of 1996 was the 53rd quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 5, 1996. The contest was between Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Republican candidate, and Al Gore, Senator from Tennessee, the Democratic candidate.
Democratic Party Nomination[]
Republican Party Nomination[]
Retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell of New York
| Presidential Candidate | Party | Home State | Popular Vote | Electocal Vote | Running mate | Home State | Electoral Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell | Republican | New York | |||||
| Al Gore | Democratic | Tennessee | |||||