2016 Democratic Party presidential candidates

none June 2025 March 2024 2016 Democratic Party presidential candidates United States primary 2012 Democratic Party presidential candidates 2012 2020 Democratic Party presidential candidates 2020 Democratic nominee Barack Obama Hillary Clinton This article contains lists of candidates associated with the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2016 United States presidential election. Major candidates Individuals included in this section had taken one or more of the following actions: formally announced their candidacy, or filed as a candidate with Federal Election Commission (FEC) (for other than exploratory purposes), and were included in at least five independent national polls. Five of the major candidates were invited to participate in at least one Democratic Party-sanctioned debate: Lincoln Chafee, Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, and Jim Webb. Nominee Candidate Most recent position State Announced Candidacy Estimated delegate votes Contests wonAccording to popular vote or pledged delegate count (not counting superdelegates); see below for detail. 120px Hillary Rodham Clinton 67th U.S. Secretary of State (2009–13) New York April 12, 2015 80px(Campaign • Positions)FEC Filing Pledged delegateshttp://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/D Democratic Convention 2016 The Green Papers Richard E. Berg-Andersson June 9, 2016 2205 / 4051 (2205 4051 0) 4051 2205 #D4AA00 203 34 AL, AR, AS, AZ,CA, CT, DE, DC, FL,GA, GU, IA, IL, KY,LA, MA, MD, MO,MP, MS, NC, NJ,NM, NV, NY, OH,PA, PR, SC, SD,split Pledged delegates split evenly between Sanders and Clinton.TN, TX, VA, VI Superdelegate endorsementssuperlist Detailed list of superdelegate endorsements 570½ / 712 (570.5 712 0) 712 570.5 #cccc66 36 Total convention votes 2,842 / 4763 (2,842 4763 0) Candidates who won one or more contests The following candidate won primaries and received delegates in most or all state primaries and caucuses. Candidate Most recent position State Announced Candidacy Estimated delegate votes Contests wonAccording to popular vote or pledged delegate count (not counting superdelegates); see below for detail.120px Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007–present) Vermont May 26, 2015 120px(Campaign • Positions)FEC Filing Pledged delegates 1846 / 4051 (1846 4051 0) 4051 1829 #228b22 203 23 AK, CO, DA, HI,ID, IN, KS, ME,MI, MN, MT, NE,Hillary Clinton won the non-binding Nebraska Democratic Primary.NH, ND, OK, OR,RI, UT, VT, WA,Hillary Clinton won the non-binding Washington Democratic Primary.WI, WV, WYsplit Superdelegate endorsementssuperlist 43½ / 712 (43.5 712 0) 712 47 #90e490 36 Total convention votes 1,865 / 4763 (1,865 4763 0) Major candidates who withdrew during the primaries The following individual announced a major candidacy for president but withdrew at some point after the Iowa Caucuses. Candidate Most recent position State Announced Withdrew Candidacy Popularvote DelegatesRef130px Martin O'Malley 61stGovernor of Maryland (2007–2015) Maryland May 30, 2015 February 1, 2016 90px(Campaign • Website https://web.archive.org/web/20160126012752/https://martinomalley.com/ January 26, 2016 )FEC Filing 110,423 Pledged delegates 0 / 4051 (0 4051 0) 4051 0 #D4AA00 203 Superdelegate endorsementssuperlist Detailed list of superdelegate endorsements 1 / 712 (1 712 0) 712 1 #cccc66 36 Total convention votes 0 / 4763 (1 4763 0) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/05/30/martin-omalley-president-announcement/27330857/ Martin O'Malley jumps into presidential race USA Today May 30, 2015 May 30, 2015 Jackson, David Cooper, Allenhttps://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/martin-omalley-suspends-his-campaign-218587#ixzz3yyZPqxPQ Martin O'Malley suspends bid for the Democratic nomination Politico February 1, 2016 February 1, 2015 Debenedetti, Gabriel Major candidates who withdrew before the primaries The following individuals were recognized by the media as major candidates for president but withdrew from the race after the first debate. Some received write-in votes.William M. Gardner http://sos.nh.gov/2016DemPresPrim.aspx?id=8589955148 2016 Presidential Primary – Democratic President – NHSOS Sos.nh.gov August 13, 2012 February 26, 2016 March 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302215222/http://sos.nh.gov/2016DemPresPrim.aspx?id=8589955148 dead They are listed alphabetically. Candidate Most recent position State Announced Withdrew Candidacy Write-invotesRef130px Lincoln Chafee74thGovernor of Rhode Island (2011–2015)Rhode IslandJune 3, 2015October 23, 2015130px(Campaign • Website)FEC filing0Merica, Dan; LoBianco, Tom (October 23, 2015) "Lincoln Chafee drops out of Democratic primary race", CNN.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.130px Lawrence LessigProfessor of Law at Harvard Law School (2009–present)MassachusettsSeptember 6, 2015 November 2, 2015(considered independent run)130px(Campaign • Website https://web.archive.org/web/20151022231445/http://www.lessigforpresident.com/ October 22, 2015 )FEC filing 3Walker Hayley Harvard Professor Larry Lessig Says He's Running for President https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/harvard-professor-larry-lessig-running-president/story?id=33568066 ABC News September 6, 2015 September 6, 2015https://www.politico.com/story/2015/11/lawrence-lessig-drops-out-215443 Lessig drops out of presidential race Politico November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015 Strauss, Daniel130px Jim WebbUnited States Senator from Virginia (2007–2013)VirginiaJuly 2, 2015 October 20, 2015 150px(Campaign • Website)FEC filingAmended FEC filing (party changed to Independent)4Jim Webb plans to drop out of Democratic primary race: Reports https://www.yahoo.com/politics/jim-webb-plans-to-drop-out-of-democratic-primary-153500314.html Walsh Michael October 20, 2015 October 20, 2015 Other candidates On the ballot in multiple states The following notable individuals were on the ballot in at least five states. Candidate Most recent position State AnnouncedCandidacy Ballot status Vote totalRef 158x158pxRocky De La FuenteBusinessmanCaliforniaOctober 1, 2015120px(Campaign • Website)FEC filingAL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DA, DE, GU, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, TX, UT, VT, WV, WI, WY 67,366 Howard Koplowitz http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/11/alabama_primary_2016_who_quali.html Alabama primary 2016: Who qualified for the ballot? AL.com February 26, 2016http://examiner-enterprise.com/news/state/cruz-paul-graham-join-republican-presidential-party-oklahoma Cruz, Paul, Graham join the Republican presidential party in Oklahoma Examiner Enterprise December 9, 2015 February 26, 2016 December 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210224058/http://examiner-enterprise.com/news/state/cruz-paul-graham-join-republican-presidential-party-oklahoma dead Carter Stoddard http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/with-primary-election-filings-the-presidential-race-kicks-off-in/article_fc1e45d0-9944-11e5-90f5-67b9853f321d.html With primary election filings, the presidential race kicks off in Missouri | State News Columbiamissourian.com December 2, 2015 February 26, 2016http://www.katc.com/story/30672087/sign-up-ends-for-louisianas-march-5-presidential-primary BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) December 10, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151210233633/http://www.katc.com/story/30672087/sign-up-ends-for-louisianas-march-5-presidential-primary December 10, 2015 article from The Herald archived at: https://web.archive.org/web/20151117021124/http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics-government/article43492362.html November 17, 2015 The Green Papers http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/D The Green Papers April 19, 2016165x165pxWillie Wilson Businessman2015 Chicago mayoral candidateIllinoisMay 15, 2015120px(Website)FEC FilingCA, IL, LA, MO, SC, TX 25,796 http://chicagodefender.com/2015/05/12/willie-wilson-throws-hat-in-the-ring-to-bid-for-president/ Willie Wilson Throws Hat In the Ring to Bid for President The Chicago Defender May 12, 2015 December 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151016081405/http://chicagodefender.com/2015/05/12/willie-wilson-throws-hat-in-the-ring-to-bid-for-president/ October 16, 2015 deadhttp://wgntv.com/2015/06/01/willie-wilson-running-for-president/ Chicago businessman Willie Wilson running for president WGN-TV June 1, 2015 December 5, 2015 June 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150604085323/http://wgntv.com/2015/06/01/willie-wilson-running-for-president/ deadhttp://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/995/15951370995/15951370995.pdf Willie Wilson FEC filing May 13, 2015 FEC June 3, 2015 Keith Russell Judd CandidateTexasAugust 16, 2014http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/311/14031290311/14031290311.pdf Keith Russell Judd Miscellaneous Report to FEC August 16, 2014 FEC October 20, 2015FEC filingCA, LA, MO, NH, OK, TX, WV20,305Whittaker Richard http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2015-12-04/presidential-candidates-file-in-texas/ Presidential Candidates File in Texas: Clinton and Judd only Dems to file for president in Texas so far – News The Austin Chronicle December 5, 2015https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/CandidateInquiry Candidate Inquiry Voterportal.sos.la.gov December 5, 2015center|200x200pxMichael Alan SteinbergLawyerFloridaNovember 19, 2013 AZ, CA, GA, LA, NH, OK 20,126 https://columbiacntydemocrats.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/ga-dems-select-democratic-presidential-candidates-to-appear-on-2016-primary-ballot GA Dems Select Democratic Presidential Candidates to Appear on 2016 Primary Ballot | Columbia County Democratic Party (Georgia) Columbiacntydemocrats.wordpress.com November 4, 2015 December 5, 2015165x165pxJohn Wolfe Jr.AttorneyDemocratic Party nominee for U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district, 2002, 2004, 2010TennesseeNovember 9, 2015 AR, CA, NH, LA, MO 7,352 http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/The-Latest-US-Sen-John-Boozman-files-for-6619456.php The Latest: Attorney files to run for Supreme Court post Times Union November 12, 2015http://arkansasnews.com/news/arkansas/presidential-hopefuls-grow-19-other-races-develop-last-day-filing-period Presidential hopefuls grow to 19, other races develop on last day of filing period Arkansas News November 9, 2015 December 5, 2015 November 17, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024812/http://arkansasnews.com/news/arkansas/presidential-hopefuls-grow-19-other-races-develop-last-day-filing-period dead In addition, the following other candidates were on the ballot in more than one state: Star Locke of Texas, on the ballot in New Hampshire, Texas, and Oklahoma.http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/OK-D Oklahoma Democratic Delegation 2016 Thegreenpapers.com February 26, 2016 received a total of 5,201 votes. Steve Burke of New York, on the ballot in New Hampshire and Louisiana,https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/CandidateInquiry Candidate Inquiry received 4,892 votes. Henry Hewes of New York, on the ballot in Louisiana, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Missouri,http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/with-primary-election-filings-the-presidential-race-kicks-off-in/article_fc1e45d0-9944-11e5-90f5-67b9853f321d.html With primary election filings, the presidential race kicks off in Missouri | State News Columbiamissourian.com Carter Stoddard December 5, 2015http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/AZ-D Arizona Democrat www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/CA-D California Democrat www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016 received 3,319 votes. Jon Adams of New Yorkhttp://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/candidates.phtml#P852 2016 Presidential Hopefuls www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016 is on the ballot in Missouri and New Hampshire, received 486 votes.http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/MO-D Missouri Democrat www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/NH-D New Hampshire Democrat www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016 James Valentine of Miami Beach, Florida, on the ballot in both Arkansas and New Hampshire, received 1,710 votes. Mark Stewart Greenstein of Connecticuthttps://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2015/11/04/akilahtweets/VWQboBloueubADBWlwX4zK/story.html Candidates file to run for president in N.H. The Boston Globe November 4, 2015 November 12, 2015 was on the ballot in New Hampshire and Utah. He received 41 votes.http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/UT-D Utah Democrat www.thegreenpapers.com The Green Papers April 19, 2016 On ballot in a single state Illinois Lawrence "Larry Joe" Cohen of Illinoishttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-president-march-2016-primary-met-20160106-story.html Sanders, Carson among last-day presidential filers in Illinois Chicago Tribune January 28, 2016 (2,407 votes) David Formhals of Illinois (25 votes) Brian James O'Neill of Illinois (2 votes) Sources: Illinois Democrat and Candidates from The Green Papers New Hampshire Vermin Supreme of Maryland; performance artist and perennial candidate (265 votes) David John Thistle of New Hampshire (223 votes) Graham Schwass of Massachusetts (142 votes) Lloyd Kelso of North Carolina (46 votes) Eric Elbot of Massachusetts (36 votes) William D. French of Pennsylvania (29 votes) Raymond Michael Moroz of New York (27 votes) Edward T. O’Donnell, Jr. of Pennsylvania (26 votes) Robert Lovitt of Kentucky (21 votes) William H. McGaughey, Jr. of Minnesota (19 votes) Edward Sonnino of New York (17 votes) Sam Sloan of New York; former chess administrator and 2012 Libertarian Party candidate (15 votes) Brock C. Hutton of Maryland (14 votes) Steven Roy Lipscomb of New Mexico (14 votes) Richard Lyons Weil of Colorado (8 votes) Source: New Hampshire Democrat and Candidates from The Green Papers Rhode Island Mark Stewart of New Hampshire (236 votes) Source: Rhode Island Democrat and Candidates from The Green Papers Texas Calvis L. Hawes of Texas (2,017 votes) Source: Texas Democrat and Candidates from The Green Papers West Virginia Paul T. Farrell Jr. of West Virginia; an attorney (21,694 votes)http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/local-attorney-running-for-us-president/article_ce32cc00-2d1d-50c5-8f37-6269ad016c61.html Local attorney running for US president BISHOP NASH January 29, 2016 The Herald-Dispatch Source: West Virginia Democrat and Candidates from The Green Papers Candidates not on any primary ballot Over a thousand people sent the requisite paperwork to the Federal Election Commission declaring themselves candidates for President. Among them were the following notable people: Name Born Current/previous positions State Announced Candidacy Ref100px Jeff Boss1963 5 20 New York City, New York Perennial candidate9/11 TrutherNew JerseyAugust 18, 2014(Website)FEC Filinghttp://politicker.com/2012/12/conspiracy-theorist-jeff-boss-launches-mayoral-bid/ Conspiracy Theorist Jeff Boss Launches Mayoral Bid Walker Hunter December 26, 2012 Politicker Network June 23, 2013http://politicker.com/2012/12/conspiracy-theorist-jeff-boss-launches-mayoral-bid/ Conspiracy Theorist Jeff Boss Launches Mayoral Bid Walker Hunter December 26, 2012 Politicker Network June 23, 2013http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/403/14031290403/14031290403.pdf Jeff Boss FEC filing August 25, 2014 FEC April 13, 2015100px Harry Braun1948 11 6 Compton, California Energy consultanthttps://books.google.com/books?id=mFuKFwL0MHQC&q=braun&pg=PT223 Food and Fuel: Solutions for the Future Andrew Heintzman 978-0887848261 February 15, 2009 House of Anansi November 12, 2015http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2002/04/03/Hydrogen-based-system-doable-but-not-easy/54301017866439/ Hydrogen-based system doable, but not easy UPI.com April 3, 2002 October 24, 2015Kingman Daily Miner – Google News Archive Searchhttp://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/495/15031430495/15031430495.pdf Harry Braun FEC filing May 28, 2015 FEC August 27, 2015Georgia (U.S. state) GeorgiaMay 28, 2015(Website)FEC Filing  David Mills 1959 1 24 AuthorWest VirginiaMay 7, 2015 http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/866/15031423866/15031423866.pdf David Mills FEC filing May 7, 2015 FEC November 3, 2015 FEC Filing   100px Robby Wells 1968 4 10 Bartow, Georgia Fmr. head football coach, Savannah State UniversityNorth CarolinaOctober 7, 2013(Website)FEC FilingBurns, Michael (October 30, 2014) "Presidential candidate visits his old home in Greer", The Greenville News. Retrieved November 24, 2014.Palmes-Dennis, Susan (November 1, 2013) "Democratic presidential aspirant lays out game plan for US", Sun.Star. Retrieved November 22, 2013http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greer/2014/10/30/presidential-candidate-visits-old-home-greer/18179143/ Presidential candidate visits his old home in Greer Greenvilleonline.com October 30, 2014 December 5, 2015Sun Star article archived at: https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115515/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/opinion/2013/11/02/democratic-presidential-aspirant-lays-out-game-plan-us-311769 October 6, 2014 http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/508/13031134508/13031134508.pdf Robert Carr Wells Jr. FEC filing November 11, 2013 Docquery.fec.gov April 13, 2015 Alternate ballot options Several primaries provided ballot options to voters to cast votes for "no preference" and/or "uncommitted". "No preference" received 45,331 votes (0.27% of the popular vote), and 'uncommitted' received 40,548 votes (0.24% of the popular vote), respectively placing them 4th and 5th in the popular vote. Potential candidates who did not run Speculated The following people were the focus of presidential speculation in multiple media reports during the 2016 election cycle. Mike Beebe, Governor of Arkansas 2007–2015; Attorney General of Arkansas 2003–2007Democrats Have No Bench? Be Serious. http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-12/democrats-have-no-bench-be-serious- April 9, 2015 BloombergView March 12, 2015 April 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405090347/http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-12/democrats-have-no-bench-be-serious- dead5 Reasons Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign Is Extraordinary http://www.nationalmemo.com/5-reasons-hillary-clintons-presidential-campaign-is-extraordinary/ April 9, 2015 The National Memo March 16, 2015 Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentucky 2007–2015; Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky 1983–1987; Attorney General of Kentucky 1980–1983Gibson, Ginger (January 21, 2015) "Election 2016: Hillary Clinton Isn't The Democrats' Only Candidate", International Business Times. Retrieved January 21, 2015.(March 14, 2015) "21 Democrats who could (maybe) take Hillary Clinton's place in 2016", The Washington Examiner. Jerry Brown, Governor of California 2011–2019 and 1975–1983; presidential candidate in 1976, 1980, and 1992Warren, Michael (September 17, 2015) "Jerry Brown Considering Run For President?", Weekly Standard. Retrieved September 18, 2015. Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana 2013-2021; Attorney General of Montana 2009–2013Jason Linkins (July 13, 2014) "The Brutalist Guide To 2016's Democratic Contenders (Not Named Hillary Clinton)", The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 2, 2014.The 65 people who might run for president in 2016 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/215523-the-65-people-who-may-run-for-president-in-2016/ August 26, 2014 The Hill August 20, 2014Draft campaigns urge Bullock to run for President http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/draft-campaigns-urge-bullock-to-run-for-president/28115386 October 2, 2014 KECI 13 September 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006081555/http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/draft-campaigns-urge-bullock-to-run-for-president/28115386 October 6, 2014 dead Russ Feingold, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016; U.S. Special Representative for the African Great Lakes region 2013–2015; U.S. Senator from Wisconsin 1993–2011Cooper, Ryan (June 13, 2014) "Why Russ Feingold should challenge Hillary Clinton in 2016", The Week. Retrieved June 18, 2014. Al Gore, Vice President of the United States 1993–2001; Democratic Party presidential nominee in 2000; U.S. Senator from Tennessee 1985–1993Klein, Rick (August 13, 2015) Al Gore's Friends and Former Aides Eyeing 2016 Race", ABC. Retrieved August 14, 2015.Allen, Cooper (August 13, 2015) "Gore 2016? Rumors were flying after new report", USA Today. Retrieved August 14, 2015.Jesse, Byrnes (August 13, 2015) "Report: Al Gore insiders chatting potential 2016 bid", The Hill. Retrieved August 14, 2015. Christine Gregoire, Governor of Washington 2005–2013; Attorney General of Washington 1993–2005"DNC Chairwoman: Hillary Only Woman Who Could Win in '16", U.S. News & World Report. May 8, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.Lavender, Paige (November 27, 2013) "Bernie Sanders Reveals Why He Might Run For President In 2016", (see "Which Women Might Run In 2016?" at bottom of article) The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 12, 2014. Luis Gutiérrez, U.S. Representative from Illinois 1993–2019; Member of the Chicago City Council 1986–1992Carlson, Erin (November 13, 2014) "Is Luis Gutierrez Running for President?", NBC Chicago. Retrieved November 21, 2014.Reid, Brandon (January 30, 2015) "Mitt Romney won't run in 2016" https://web.archive.org/web/20170929213522/http://rockrivertimes.com/2015/01/30/mitt-romney-wont-run-in-2016/ September 29, 2017 , The Rock River Times. Retrieved February 10, 2015. Kamala Harris, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016, Attorney General of California 2011–2017Lavender, Paige (November 27, 2013) "Bernie Sanders Reveals Why He Might Run For President In 2016", (see "Which Women Might Run In 2016?" at bottom of article) The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2014.As 2016 Closes In All Around Us, HuffPost Presents The Return Of The Speculatron http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/2016-speculatron_n_4257719.html March 12, 2014 Huffington Post November 12, 2013 Maggie Hassan, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016, Governor of New Hampshire 2013–2017Mantle, Larry (August 20, 2014) "Sixty-five people thinking about running for president. Two with Alabama ties on list", The Birmingham News. Retrieved October 30, 2014. Gary Locke, United States Ambassador to China 2011–2014; United States Secretary of Commerce 2009–2011; Governor of Washington 1997–2005http://seattletimes.com/html/editorials/2022364199_garylockeedit01xml.html Editorial: Welcome home Ambassador Gary Locke The Seattle Times November 30, 2013 May 26, 2014Skorheim, Jamie (December 2, 2013) "Gary Locke for president?", Mynorthwest.com. Retrieved February 25, 2014. Jack Markell, Governor of Delaware 2009–2017; Treasurer of Delaware 1993–2009Gerace, Frank (March 3, 2015) "Pundit says Markell could be 2016 presidential 'dark horse'" https://web.archive.org/web/20150306223650/http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=66613 March 6, 2015 , WDEL 1150AM. Retrieved March 4, 2015.Yearick, Bob (April 22, 2015) "Presidential Campaign 2016: Republican Candidates Will Appeal to Religious Voters" https://web.archive.org/web/20151018074938/http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/presidential-campaign-2016-republican-candidates-will-appeal-to-religious-v October 18, 2015 , National Catholic Register. Retrieved April 23, 2015. William H. McRaven, retired Admiral and former Commander of the United States Special Operations CommandEgan, John (July 17, 2014) "Meet the Texan mastermind behind Osama bin Laden capture: Is UT chancellor position next?", Culture Map Austin. Retrieved October 2, 2014.Quigley, Bernie (August 8, 2014) "Adm. McRaven for president", The Hill. Retrieved October 2, 2014. Janet Napolitano, President of the University of California since 2013; U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security 2009–2013; Governor of Arizona 2003–2009Epstein, Jennifer (March 2, 2015) "Emily's List is ready for Hillary" https://archive.today/20150309133344/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/03/02/258279/emilys-list-is-ready-forhillary.html March 9, 2015 , The McClatchy Company. Retrieved March 5, 2015. Jay Nixon, Governor of Missouri 2009–2017; Attorney General of Missouri 1993–2009Wise, Lindsay, and Helling, Dave (August 22, 2014) "In Ferguson, mixed reviews for Gov. Nixon, good for Sen. McCaskill" https://web.archive.org/web/20141006094830/http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/22/6647710/in-ferguson-mixed-reviews-for.html October 6, 2014 , The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved October 2, 2014. George Noory, radio talk show hostSpeigel, Lee (October 5, 2015) "Space Aliens Be Warned: George Noory Is Eyeing The Presidency", The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 8, 2015. Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania 2003–2011; Mayor of Philadelphia 1992–2000Cirilli, Kevin (October 31, 2014) "Rendell on 2016: ‘Well, why not?’", The Hill. Retrieved November 1, 2014 Kathleen Sebelius, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services 2009–2014; Governor of Kansas 2003–2009 Paul Strauss, Shadow Senator from the District of Columbia since 1997http://blogs.rollcall.com/hill-blotter/paul-strauss-presidential-campaign-dc-shadow-senator/?dcz= Roll Call Shadow Senator Visits Iowa, Leaves Trip Open to Speculation Bridget Bowman February 19, 2015 February 19, 2015 February 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150220081742/http://blogs.rollcall.com/hill-blotter/paul-strauss-presidential-campaign-dc-shadow-senator/?dcz= deadhttp://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/what-dcs-shadow-senator-doing-iowa MSNBC What is D.C.'s 'shadow senator' doing in Iowa? February 18, 2015 February 19, 2015 Alex Seitz-Wald Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles 2005–2013Linkins, Jason (September 3, 2014) https://archive.today/20141003225135/http://omahasuntimes.com/2014/09/here-are-the-55-people-that-pollsters-have-included-in-2016-polls-so-far/ "Here Are The 55 People That Pollsters Have Included In 2016 Polls (So Far)", Omaha Sun Times. Retrieved October 3, 2014. Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania 2015-2023; Secretary of Revenue of Pennsylvania 2007–2008 Declined Individuals listed in this section were the focus of media speculation as being possible 2016 presidential candidates but publicly, and unequivocally, ruled out a presidential bid in 2016. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin since 2013; U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1999–2013 http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/02/politics/hillary-clinton-2016-endorsements/ Here are the senators who have already endorsed Hillary Clinton CNN April 24, 2015 June 4, 2014 Merica, Dan Evan Bayh, U.S. Senator from Indiana 1999–2011; Governor of Indiana 1989–1997 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)Bayh denies 2016 presidential run http://www.wthr.com/story/25245700/2014/04/14/bayh-denies-2016-presidential-run June 25, 2014 wthr April 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714232207/http://www.wthr.com/story/25245700/2014/04/14/bayh-denies-2016-presidential-run July 14, 2014 dead Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator from Colorado since 2009; Superintendent of Denver Public Schools 2005–2009 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/238912-2016-hillary-endorsement-list/ Hillary racks up endorsements for 2016 The Hill April 15, 2015 Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States 2009–2017, U.S. Senator from Delaware 1973–2009; Democratic presidential candidate in 1988 and 2008 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6fc524448f574ca6adf3fc8d787201ad/vp-joe-biden-will-not-run-president-2016#overlay-context=article/4d8c9f06f2014d6cba2627c6926e1e28/2-accused-trying-sell-stolen-dog-dogs-owners VP Joe Biden says he will not run for president in 2016 Bigstory.ap.org November 12, 2015 March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314084912/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6fc524448f574ca6adf3fc8d787201ad/vp-joe-biden-will-not-run-president-2016#overlay-context=article/4d8c9f06f2014d6cba2627c6926e1e28/2-accused-trying-sell-stolen-dog-dogs-owners dead Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City (2002–2013) and founder of Bloomberg L.P.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/07/michael-bloomberg-will-not-run-for-president-2016-election Michael Bloomberg announces he will not run for president The Guardian March 7, 2016 Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey since 2013, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey 2006–2013 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)https://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/cory-booker-2016-presidential-race-95065.html?hp=f1 2016 presidential race: Cory Booker rules out run Politico August 1, 2013 May 2, 2014 Haberman, Maggie Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator from Ohio 2007-2025; U.S. Representative from Ohio 1993–2007; Secretary of State of Ohio 1983–1991 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/08/22/columbus-ohio-brown-denies-hes-eyeing-spot-on-national-ticket-in-2016.html/ Brown Denies He's Eyeing Spot On National Ticket In 2016 WBNS 10 August 22, 2014 October 15, 2014 Heath, Jim dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150214220337/http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/08/22/columbus-ohio-brown-denies-hes-eyeing-spot-on-national-ticket-in-2016.html February 14, 2015 Joaquín Castro, U.S. Representative from Texas since 2013 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)https://www.politico.com/story/2014/09/hillary-clinton-2016-election-endorsement-joaquin-castro-111432.html#ixzz3Eoxg0MTt Joaquin Castro endorses Hillary Clinton September 29, 2014 July 1, 2015 Haberman, Maggie Politico Julian Castro, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 2014–2017; Mayor of San Antonio, Texas 2009–2014http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/09/07/julian-castro-running-president-never-going-happen/ Julian Castro on Running for President: Never Going to Happen Fox News Latino September 7, 2012 May 2, 2014 Llorente, Elizabeth https://web.archive.org/web/20140122100726/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/09/07/julian-castro-running-president-never-going-happen/ January 22, 2014 dead mdy-all https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/08/09/report-julian-castro-headed-to-iowa/ Julian Castro headed to Iowa The Washington Post August 9, 2013 May 2, 2014 Blake, Aaron George Clooney, actor and filmmaker from CaliforniaHarrison, Lily (March 3, 2015) "George Clooney Calls Amal Clooney "the Smart One," Jokes About Political Future—Watch Now!", E! Online News. Retrieved March 11, 2015. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York 2011–2021; Attorney General of New York 2007–2010; U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1997–2001http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/12/hillary-clinton-2016-reactions-_n_7050644.html Hillary Clinton's 2016 Announcement Prompts Quick Reaction From Politicians, Friends – Huffington Post The Huffington Post April 12, 2015 April 13, 2015 Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City 2014–2021; New York City Public Advocate 2010–2013; New York City Councilman 2002–2009Koplowitz, Howard (November 17, 2014) "Bill De Blasio 2016? NYC Mayor Will Run For President, Beat Hillary Clinton, New York GOP Chairman Predicts", International Business Times.http://observer.com/2014/11/bill-de-blasio-does-not-want-to-run-for-president-in-2016/ Bill de Blasio Does Not Want to Run for President in 2016 k The New York Observer November 17, 2014 November 19, 2014 Jorgensen, Jillian (endorsed Hillary Clinton)Zaru Deena http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/politics/bill-de-blasio-hillary-clinton-endorsement/ Bill de Blasio endorses Hillary Clinton - CNNPolitics.com Cnn.com October 30, 2015 November 12, 2015 Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee 2005–2009; Governor of Vermont 1991–2003; presidential candidate in 2004 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/12/howard-dean-ready-for-hillary-113444.html#.VSrUM_nF_0p I'm Ready for Hillary Politico December 10, 2014 Dean, Howard April 12, 2015 December 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141210141757/http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/12/howard-dean-ready-for-hillary-113444.html#.VSrUM_nF_0p live Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago 2011–2019; White House Chief of Staff 2009–2010; U.S. Representative from Illinois 2003–2009 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/05/rahm-emanuel-endorses-hillary-clinton-for-2016/ Rahm Emanuel on Why He's Endorsing Hillary Clinton Over Biden in 2016 ABCNews.com May 9, 2014 Kreutz, Liz Al Franken, U.S. Senator from Minnesota 2009–2018 (endorsed Hillary Clinton) Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator from New York since 2009; U.S. Representative from New York 2007–2009 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)McCalmont, Lucy (March 25, 2014) "Kirsten Gillibrand to make sure Clinton runs", Politico. Retrieved May 2, 2014. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator from New Mexico since 2013; U.S. Representative from New Mexico 2009–2013 (endorsed Hillary Clinton) John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado 2011–2019; Mayor of Denver, Colorado 2003–2011http://politicalwire.com/2014/11/20/hickenlooper-wont-run-for-president/ Hickenlooper Won't Run for President Political Wire November 20, 2014 November 20, 2014 Godard, Taegan Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator from Virginia since 2013; Governor of Virginia 2006–2010 (endorsed Hillary Clinton and eventual vice presidential nominee) John Kerry, United States Secretary of State 2013–2017; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts 1985–2013; presidential nominee in 2004https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/john-kerry-praises-hillary-clinton-plans-avoid-hurly/story?id=30261309 John Kerry Praises Hillary Clinton, Plans to Avoid 'Hurly Burly' of 2016 Race ABCNews.com April 12, 2015 Martinez, Luis Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota since 2007 (endorsed Hillary Clinton) Dennis Kucinich, U.S. Representative from Ohio 1997–2013; presidential candidate in 2004, and 2008; Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio 1977–1979Ex-Rep. Dennis Kucinich takes to the CPAC convention stage http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/02/ex-rep_dennis_kucinich_takes_t.html March 5, 2015 cleveland.com February 27, 2015 Dannel Malloy, Governor of Connecticut 2011–2019; Mayor of Stamford 1995–2011http://ctmirror.org/2014/02/23/malloy-firm-on-one-race-wont-run-for-president Malloy firm on one race: Won't run for president The CT Mirror February 23, 2014 June 1, 2015 Pazniokas, Mark Joe Manchin, U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 2010, Governor of West Virginia 2005–2010 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)Joe Smith (July 20, 2014) "I'm not serious about running, OK, I'm very flattered on that", YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2015. Claire McCaskill, U.S. Senator from Missouri 2007–2019; Auditor of Missouri 1999–2007 (endorsed Hillary Clinton) Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator from Connecticut since 2013; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 2007–2013 "Sen. Chris Murphy endorses Hillary Clinton for president", New Haven Register. June 4, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015. (endorsed Hillary Clinton) Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States 2009–2017https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news-campaigns/242068-poll-michelle-obama-would-be-hillarys-strongest-dem/ Poll: Michelle Obama would be Hillary's strongest Dem rival in 2016 Zimmerman Neetzan May 14, 2015 The Hill October 21, 2015https://www.forbes.com/sites/billwhalen/2015/08/25/forget-about-joe-what-about-michelle/ Forget About Biden's Possible 2016 Bid—What About Michelle Obama? Bill Whalen August 25, 2015 Forbes October 21, 2015 Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts 2007–2015https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/16/patrick-says-not-running-for-president/yIAJSe0SBsPQgK599lmY8K/story.html Patrick rules out White House run The Boston Globe July 16, 2013 May 2, 2014 Miller, Joshua April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424042130/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/07/16/patrick-says-not-running-for-president/yIAJSe0SBsPQgK599lmY8K/story.html dead Kasim Reed, Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia 2010–2018http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/may/09/kasim-reed-rules-out-2016-run-us-senate/ Kasim Reed rules out a 2016 run for U.S. Senate The Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 9, 2013 July 1, 2015 Robert Reich, United States Secretary of Labor 1993–1997 (endorsed Bernie Sanders)http://www.salon.com/2016/02/03/robert_reich_bernie_sanders_is_the_only_candidate_of_change_partner/ Robert Reich: Bernie Sanders is the only candidate of change Salon February 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160209171817/http://www.salon.com/2016/02/03/robert_reich_bernie_sanders_is_the_only_candidate_of_change_partner/ February 9, 2016 live Robert Reichhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/27/robert-reich-says-he-could-run-for-president/ Robert Reich: Elizabeth Warren could run for president in 2016 The Washington Post February 27, 2014 November 17, 2014 Blake, Aaronhttp://politicalwire.com/2014/11/13/reich-wont-run-for-president/ Reich Won't Run for President Political Wire November 13, 2014 November 20, 2014 Godard, Taegan Howard Schultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks 1988–2018 Schultz, Howard (August 6, 2015) "America Deserves a Servant Leader", The New York Times. Retrieved August 6, 2015. Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Montana 2005–2013 (endorsed Martin O'Malley)http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/opinion/tribune-editorials/2015/02/21/movies-schweitzer-jeb-versus-hillary/23786253/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin= Movies, Schweitzer, Jeb versus Hillary Great Falls Tribune February 20, 2015 April 23, 2015 Hartmann, Margaret Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire since 2009; Governor of New Hampshire 1997–2003 (endorsed Hillary Clinton)Merica, Dan (April 24, 2015) "Here are the senators who have already endorsed Hillary Clinton", CNN. Retrieved April 25, 2015. Mark Warner, U.S. Senator from Virginia since 2009; Governor of Virginia 2002–2006 (endorsed Hillary Clinton) Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013; Special Advisor to the President 2010–2011http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/13/elizabeth-warren-president_n_6464192.html Elizabeth Warren Says She's Not Going To Run For President Huffington Post January 13, 2015 Paige, Lavenderhttp://www.cnn.com/2014/12/15/politics/warren-denies-president/ Warren says (4 times) she's not running for president CNN.com December 31, 2014 Jaffe, Alexandra See also Political positions of the Democratic Party presidential primary candidates, 2016 2016 United States presidential election timeline 2016 Democratic National Convention Candidates Republican Party presidential candidates, 2016 United States third party and independent presidential candidates, 2016 Primaries Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016 General election polling Nationwide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2016 Statewide opinion polling for the United States presidential election, 2016 Democratic primary polling Statewide opinion polling for the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2016 Nationwide opinion polling for the Democratic Party 2016 presidential primaries Democratic Party presidential debates, 2016 Republican primary polling Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016 Nationwide opinion polling for the Republican Party 2016 presidential primaries Republican Party presidential debates, 2016 Notes References External links y Category:United States presidential election, 2016 Category:2016 United States presidential election no no no no no no 2016 U.S. presidential election 2016 Presidential Form 2 Filers at the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Democratic candidates