The 1936 United States Presidential Election was held on November 3, 1936. It featured incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt, representing the Democratic Party, against Alf Landon, the candidate from the Republican Party. Roosevelt was seeking re-election during the Great Depression, promoting his New Deal policies aimed at economic recovery. Roosevelt won a decisive victory, securing 523 electoral votes compared to Landon's 8. The election highlighted the public's support for Roosevelt's approach to addressing economic challenges. This election is often noted for its significant margin of victory and the dominance of the Democratic Party during this period in American politics.