The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election took place on November 8, 2016. The main candidates were Hillary Clinton, representing the Democratic Party, and Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This election was notable for its high voter turnout and the use of social media in campaigning. Donald Trump won the election, securing 304 electoral votes compared to Hillary Clinton's 227. Despite losing the popular vote, where Clinton received approximately 65 million votes to Trump's 63 million, Trump's victory marked a significant political shift in the United States.