Possible candidates for the 2016 elections

United States presidential election, 2016
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The United States presidential election of 2016 is expected to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. It will be the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. Voters in the election will select presidential electors who in turn will elect a new President and Vice President of the United States. Theincumbent president, Barack Obama, is ineligible to be elected to a third term due to term limits in the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Background

Declared and potential candidates

Democratic Party

Main articles: Democratic Party (United States),Democratic Party presidential candidates, 2016and Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016
Declared

Individuals included in this section have taken one or both of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy for the presidential nomination the Democratic Party; filed as a Democratic presidential candidate with the Federal Election Commission(FEC) (for other than exploratory purposes). Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname.
Candidates featured in major polls

The candidates included in this section have been listed in five or more major independent nationwide polls.
Lincoln Chafee (campaign), Governor of Rhode Island 2011–2015; U.S. Senator from Rhode Island 1999–2007[9][10]
Hillary Clinton (campaign), U.S. Secretary of State 2009–2013; U.S. Senator from New York 2001–2009; presidential candidate in 2008; First Lady of the United States 1993–2001[11][12][13]
Martin O'Malley (campaign), Governor of Maryland 2007–2015; Mayor ofBaltimore 1999–2007[14][15]
Bernie Sanders (campaign), U.S. Senator from Vermont since 2007; U.S. Representative 1991–2007; Mayor ofBurlington 1981–1989[16][17]

Former Governor
Lincoln Chafee
of Rhode Island
(campaign)

Former Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton
of New York
(campaign)

Former Governor
Martin O'Malley
of Maryland
(campaign)

U.S. Senator
Bernie Sanders
of Vermont
(campaign)
Other candidates

The following notable individuals have taken one or both of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy; filed as a candidate with FEC.
Jeff Boss, 9/11 Truther and perennial candidate from New Jersey[18][19]
Robby Wells, Reform Party andConstitution Party presidential candidate in 2012 from North Carolina[20][21][22]
Willie Wilson, businessman and 2015 Chicago mayoral candidate from Illinois[23][24]
Potential candidates

The individuals listed below have been identified by reliable media sources as potential Democratic candidates for president in 2016. The individual listed under "Formally exploring a candidacy" has formed an exploratory committee to build the groundwork for a possible presidential campaign. As of July 2015, one notable potential candidate has expressed an interest in running for President but has not taken any formal actions.
Formally exploring a candidacy

Jim Webb, U.S. Senator from Virginia2007–2013; U.S. Secretary of the Navy1987–1988; formed an exploratory committee[25][26][27]
Publicly expressed interest

Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States since 2009; U.S. Senatorfrom Delaware 1973–2009; presidential candidate in 1988 and 2008[28][29][30]
Republican Party

Main articles: Republican Party (United States),Republican Party presidential candidates, 2016and Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016
Declared

Individuals included in this section have taken one or both of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy for the presidential nomination of the Republican Party; filed as a Republican presidential candidate with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) (for other than exploratory purposes). Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname.
Candidates featured in major polls

Candidates included in this section have been listed in five or more major independent nationwide polls.
Jeb Bush (campaign), Governor of Florida 1999–2007; Florida Secretary of Commerce 1987–1988[31]
Ben Carson (campaign), former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery forJohns Hopkins Hospital[32][33][34]
Chris Christie (campaign), Governor of New Jersey since 2010; U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey 2002-2008[35]
Ted Cruz (campaign), U.S. Senator from Texas since 2013; Solicitor General of Texas 2003–2008[36][37][38]
Carly Fiorina (campaign), formerHewlett-Packard CEO 1999–2005; California Senate nominee in 2010[39][40]
Lindsey Graham (campaign), U.S. Senator from South Carolina since 2003; U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1995–2003[41][42]
Mike Huckabee (campaign), presidential candidate in 2008,Governor of Arkansas 1996–2007; Chairman of the National Governors Association 2005-2006; Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas 1993-1996[43][44]
Bobby Jindal (campaign), Governor of Louisiana since 2008; U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2005–2008[45][46]
George Pataki (campaign), Governor of New York 1995–2006[47][48]
Rand Paul (campaign), U.S. Senator from Kentucky since 2011[49][50][51]
Rick Perry (campaign), Governor ofTexas 2000–2015, presidential candidate in 2012, Lieutenant Governor1999–2000, Commissioner of Agriculture, 1991–1999[52][53]
Marco Rubio (campaign), U.S. Senator from Florida since 2011;Speaker of the Florida House 2007–2009[54][55][56]
Rick Santorum (campaign), U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1995–2007; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1991–1995; presidential candidate in2012[57][58]
Donald Trump (campaign), business magnate; Chairman of The Trump Organization since 1971[59][60][61]

Former Governor
Jeb Bush
of Florida
(campaign)

Neurosurgeon
Ben Carson
of Maryland
(campaign)

Governor
Chris Christie
of New Jersey
(campaign)

U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz
of Texas
(campaign)

Businesswoman
Carly Fiorina
of California
(campaign)

U.S. Senator
Lindsey Graham
of South Carolina
(campaign)

Former Governor
Mike Huckabee
of Arkansas
(campaign)

Governor
Bobby Jindal
of Louisiana
(campaign)

Former Governor
George Pataki
of New York
(campaign)

U.S. Senator
Rand Paul
of Kentucky
(campaign)

Former Governor
Rick Perry
of Texas
(campaign)

U.S. Senator
Marco Rubio
of Florida
(campaign)

Former U.S. Senator
Rick Santorum
of Pennsylvania
(campaign)

Businessman
Donald Trump
of New York
(campaign)
Other candidates

The following notable individuals have taken one or both of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy; filed as a candidate with FEC.
Mark Everson, former Commissioner of Internal Revenue, former President of the American Red Cross fromMississippi[62][63][64]
Jack Fellure, retired engineer fromWest Virginia; 2012 Prohibition Partypresidential nominee[65]
Potential candidates

The individuals listed below have been identified by reliable media sources as potential candidates for president in 2016. The individual listed under "Announcement impending" plans to announce his intention to seek the presidency. The individual listed under "Formally exploring a candidacy" has formed a 527 organization to build the groundwork for a possible presidential campaign. As of July 2015, a number of notable potential candidates have each expressed an interest in running for President but have not taken any formal actions.
Announcement impending

John Kasich, Governor of Ohio since 2011; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1983–2001; formed a 527 organization; announcement expected on July 21[66][67]
Formally exploring a candidacy

Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsinsince 2011; announcement may come the week of July 13; no firm date set[68][69][70]
Publicly expressed interest

Bob Ehrlich, Governor of Maryland2003–2007; U.S. Representative from Maryland 1995–2003[71][72]
Jim Gilmore, Governor of Virginia1998–2002; Chairman of theRepublican National Committee 2001–2002; presidential candidate in2008[73][74]
Peter King, U.S. Representative from New York since 1993[75][76]
Independent and third party candidates

Main article: United States third party and independent presidential candidates, 2016
Declared

Individuals included in this section have taken one or more of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy for the presidential nomination of a minor party; formally announced intention to run as anindependent candidate; filed as a minor party or non-affiliated candidate with the FEC (for other than exploratory purposes). Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname.
Declared - independent candidates or candidates without a specified affiliation

Dan Bilzerian, Internet personality[77][78]
Terry Jones, pastor for Dove World Outreach Center from Florida; presidential candidate in 2012,[79][80]
Juaquin James Malphurs (Waka Flocka Flame), rap artist fromGeorgia[81] (Constitutionally ineligible – under age 35)
Vermin Supreme, performance artistand perennial candidate fromMassachusetts[82][83]
Declared - Green Party

Jill Stein, physician and 2012 Green Party presidential nominee fromMassachusetts[84]
Declared - Libertarian Party

Robert David Steele, activist and author[85][86]
Declared - Peace and Freedom Party

Roseanne Barr, entertainer fromHawaii[87]
Declared - Transhumanist Party

Zoltan Istvan, futurist, writer,transhumanist philosopher fromCalifornia; founder of theTranshumanist Party[88][89][90]
Potential candidates

The individuals listed below have been identified by reliable media sources as potential candidates for president in 2016. The individual listed under "Formally exploring a candidacy" has formed an exploratory committee to build the groundwork for a possible presidential campaign. As of July 2015, a number of notable potential candidates have each expressed an interest in running for President but have not taken any formal actions. One notable potential candidates has not publicly expressed interest in running but nevertheless has received media speculation.
Formally exploring a candidacy - Green Party

Darryl Cherney, musician and environmental activist from California; formed an exploratory committee[91][92]
Publicly expressed interest - Green Party

Rosa Clemente, activist, journalist, and 2008 Green Party vice presidential nominee from New York.[93][94]
Publicly expressed interest - Libertarian Party

Gary Johnson, Governor of New Mexico 1995–2003; presidential nominee in 2012[95]
Jesse Ventura, Governor of Minnesota 1999–2003[95][96]
Other potential candidate - Constitution Party

Steve Stockman, U.S. Representative from Texas 1995–1997, 2013–2015; candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014[97][98]
Third party ballot access

The following third parties have each achieved guaranteed ballot access for its nominee in a number of states.
Constitution Party

Main article: Constitution Party (United States)
Ballot Access: Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming – (115 Electoral Votes)[99]
Green Party

Main article: Green Party of the United States
Ballot Access: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Washington D.C., Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin – (296 Electoral Votes)[99][100]
Libertarian Party

Main article: Libertarian Party (United States)
Ballot Access: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming (366 electoral votes)[99]
Potential battleground states

Party conventions

Debates

Polling

See also

References

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