The 1932 election in the United States was a pivotal moment during the Great Depression. It featured a contest primarily between the incumbent President Herbert Hoover and the Democratic challenger, Franklin D. Roosevelt. The election highlighted the public's dissatisfaction with Hoover's handling of the economic crisis, leading to a significant shift in political power. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election decisively, securing 57.4% of the popular vote and 89% of the electoral votes. His victory marked the beginning of a new era in American politics, as he introduced the New Deal programs aimed at economic recovery and social reform, reshaping the role of the federal government.