how old was president obama when elected
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 Therefore, when he was elected in Nov. 2008 and when he took office in January, 2009, he was 47 years old. Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 Therefore, when he was elected in Nov. 2008 and when he took office in January, 2009, he was <b>47 years old</b>.