Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

Mitt Romney was a presidential hopeful in 2012. He lost to Barack Obama. Obama was elected for a second term on November 6, 2012. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

Mitt Romney was a presidential hopeful in 2012. He lost to Barack Obama. Obama was elected for a second term on November 6, 2012. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

John Kerry lost his presidential bid back in 2004. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

John Kerry lost his presidential bid back in 2004. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

Al Gore lost his bid for the presidency in 2000. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

Al Gore lost his bid for the presidency in 2000. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

George H. W. Bush lost his bid in 1992. He did serve as the 41st President of the United States between 1989–93. (credit: Getty Images)

Major-Party United States Presidential Candidates Who Lost Election In Last 20 Years

George H. W. Bush lost his bid in 1992. He did serve as the 41st President of the United States between 1989–93. (credit: Getty Images)