The President of the United States serves a four-year term as head of state and commander-in-chief.
| Year | Winner | Result | Runner-Up | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Donald Trump R | 49.9% | 154,868,924 | |
| 2020 | Joseph Biden D | 51.3% | 157,784,916 | |
| 2016 | Donald Trump R | 46.5% | 134,812,994 | |
| 2012 | Barack Obama D | 51.2% | 128,401,459 | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama D | 53.1% | 130,588,204 | |
| 2004 | George Bush R | 50.8% | 121,785,472 | |
| 2000 | George Bush R | 48.0% | 104,723,364 | |
| 1996 | Bill Clinton D | 49.7% | 95,163,672 | |
| 1992 | Bill Clinton D | 43.2% | 103,931,625 | |
| 1988 | George Bush R | 53.4% | 91,159,527 | |
| 1984 | Ronald Reagan R | 58.7% | 92,233,564 | |
| 1980 | Ronald Reagan R | 50.6% | 86,221,304 | |
| 1976 | Jimmy Carter D | 48.1% | 78,156,139 |