The 2012 US Presidential election featured incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama running against Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, with the winner needing 270 electoral votes. Key issues in the race included the candidates' biographies, education policies, approaches to energy and health care, and views on Israel.

1. 2012 Presidential
Election

2. President Barack Obama
Democratic Presidential
Candidate

3. Governor Mitt Romney
Republican Presidential
Candidate

4. Needed: 270 Electoral Votes to Win

6. Issues
• President • Governor
Obama Romney
• Biography • Biography
• Education • Education
• Energy • Energy
• Health Care • Health Care
• Israel • Israel