The hashtag #Election2016 has been used in several different ways to highlight different components of the presidential election.
Countdown to #election2016! #whyIvote #whyImvoting #gotv pic.twitter.com/aJ7tR7slVz
— IGNITE National (@IGNITE_National) November 5, 2016
Above, #Election2016 is used with hashtags like #GOTV to encourage people to vote.
"He cannot be our president. Once you divide us, you weaken us; we're stronger together." — S. Carter #Election2016 #Vote #ImWithHer @S_C_
— Dana Mitchell (@dmdanamitchell) November 5, 2016
Here we have a Hillary Clinton supporter expressing how she is going to vote based on unity.
It's not a choice it's a movement! #TrumpTrain #Election2016
— #TRUTH (@flytespeed) October 26, 2016
In opposition to the last tweet, we have someone who is expressing his support of Donald Trump. It’s important to note that #Election2016 is a hashtag used by people who support different candidates.
Take a look at @Evan_McMullin for President- good character and principled leadership. #charactermatters #McMullinFinn #Election2016 https://t.co/nqPSY5VYnq
— Raegan Turner (@oRAEGANoT) November 5, 2016
Above is a tweet that highlights something different—third party candidate Evan McMullin.
@270toWin https://t.co/lFCJUUm4ix #2016election this is my projection, will update on monday #election2016 #raceforthewhitehouse
— Chris Bond (@ChrisILbondo) November 5, 2016
#Election2016 also ties in interesting election predictions as seen above.
I'M FOR AMERICA & IT'S CITIZENS
– Donald Trump
PATRIOTS FOR TRUMP ❤️🌹#Election2016 ✔️#TrumpTrain 🚂💨💨🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/L2vdjteb2o— Warrior Huntress ⚔️ (@daeshhun) November 1, 2016
Unfortunately, this hashtag is also used to promote the racism that exists in some campaigns.