Welcome to the Daily Dot’s basic guide to who’s running for president of the United States of America in 2016. Here, you’ll find the answer to the question “who’s running?” And also, “who’s expected to run?” That’s it: short, bittersweet, and low fat.
Officially running for president:
Republicans
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (March 23, 2015)
… I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) April 13, 2015
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (April 7, 2015)
I’m running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. And today, I need to know if you’re with me. (5/7)
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 7, 2015
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (April 13, 2015)
… I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) April 13, 2015
Democrats
Former Secretary of State and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton (April 12, 2015)
I’m running for president. Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion. –H https://t.co/w8Hoe1pbtC
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 12, 2015
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (April 30, 2015)
I am running for President of the United States because America needs a political revolution. Join our campaign: https://t.co/e7qc6g5Qwf
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 30, 2015
Third-party
Vermin Supreme (Pony Party)
Jimmy McMillan (Rent Is Too Damn High Party)
Expected to run:
Republicans
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Democrats
Former Rhode Island Senator and Gov. Lincoln Chafee
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
Former Virginia Gov. Jim Webb
Third-party
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian)
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect the latest official entrants into the presidential race.
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