Joe Biden

Presidential Campaigns and Presidency

This timeline outlines Joe Biden's presidential campaigns and his tenure as the 46th President of the United States.

First Presidential Campaign

1987

Biden formally declared his candidacy for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination but withdrew due to plagiarism allegations.

Second Presidential Campaign

2008

Biden ran for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination but withdrew after the Iowa Democratic caucus.

Third Presidential Campaign

2020

Biden was officially nominated at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and went on to win the presidential election.

Inauguration as President

January 20, 2021

Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.

Announcement of Reelection Bid

April 2023

Biden formally announced his bid for reelection as president in 2024.

Withdrawal from Reelection Bid

July 2024

Biden ended his candidacy and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.