United States Presidential Election, 2048 (Fester)

The United States presidential election of 2048 was the 65th quadrennial American presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 5, 2048. The Progressive ticket of Incumbent President Cadence Royson and Vice President Troy Ridley defeated the Republican ticket of former Governor of New Mexico Gerald Roosevelt and U.S. Senator from West Virginia Casper Golden. Royson took office as the 50th President of the United States for her first full term and Ridley as the 53rd Vice President, on January 20, 2049.

Karl Carter ran as the Tea Party nominee, being an alternative to the Republican party. They would eventually replace them a few election cycles later.

Previous President Michael Perry was shot dead midway through his term and Cadence Royson, his vice president ascended to power via the Presidential Succession Act. Concurrent with the presidential election, Senate, House, and many gubernatorial and state and local elections were also held on November 5.