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PRIMARY: Who are the candidates for President?

Posted at 8:21 PM, Mar 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-14 20:21:57-04

View the information below to learn more about the candidates running for President of the United States in 2016. 

Hillary Clinton

Party: Democrat

Twitter: @HillaryClinton

Campaign website: www.hillaryclinton.com

Birthdate: Oct. 26, 1947

Occupation: Former U.S. Secretary of State (2009-13)

Previous political posts: U.S. Senator-New York (2001-09), First Lady of the United States (1993-2001), First Lady of Arkansas (1983-1992)

Education: B.A. in Political Science, Wellesley College
Juris Doctor, Yale Law School

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Donald Trump

Party: Republican

Twitter: @realDonaldTrump

Campaign website: donaldtrump.com

Birthdate: June 14, 1946

Occupation: Real estate developer

Previous political posts: None

Education: B.S. in Economics and Anthropology, Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania

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Bernie Sanders

Party: Democrat

Twitter: @BernieSanders

Campaign website: secure.berniesanders.com

Birthdate: Sept. 8, 1941

Occupation: U.S. Senator — Vermont (2007-present)

Previous political posts: U.S. House of Representatives, Vermont at-large (1991-2007), Mayor of Burlington (1981-89), Chairman of Liberty Union Party (1972-79) 

Education: B.A. in Political Science, University of Chicago

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John Kasich

Party: Republican

Twitter: @JohnKasich

Campaign website: www.johnkasich.com

Birthdate: May 13, 1952

Occupation: Governor of Ohio (2011-present)

Previous political posts: U.S. House of Representatives, R-12 Ohio (1983-2001), Ohio state senator (1979-83)

Education: B.A. in Political Science, Ohio State University

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Ted Cruz

Party: Republican

Twitter: @tedcruz

Campaign website: tedcruz.org

Birthdate: Dec. 22, 1970

Occupation: U.S. Senator-Texas (2013-present)

Previous political posts: Solicitor General of Texas (2003-08)

Education: B.A. in Public Policy, Princeton University
Juris Doctor, Harvard Law School

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Marco Rubio

Party: Republican

Twitter: @marcorubio

Campaign website: www.marcorubio.com

Birthdate: May 28, 1971

Occupation: U.S. Senator-Florida (2011-present)

Previous political posts: Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2006-08), Florida House of Representatives (2000-08)

Education: B.A. in Political Science University of Florida
J.D., University of Miami School of Law

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