Who is running in 2016 presidential election

Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks to South Carolina House Democratic Women's Caucus and Women's Council, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who are running in 2016 for President of the United States:

(PHOTOS: 2016 presidential candidates, declared and potential)


Democrats

  • Lincoln Chafee, former Rhode Island governor: "I enjoy challenges, and today we have many facing America." (UPDATE: Dropped out of race Oct. 23)
  • Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State:  "I'm running for president."
  • Martin O'Malley, former Maryland governor: "I declared that I am a candidate for President for the United States and I am running for you."
  • Bernie Sanders, United States senator from Vermont: "After a year of travel, discussion and dialogue, I have decided to be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president."
  • Jim Webb,  former United States senator from Virginia: "After many months of thought, deliberation and discussion, I have decided to seek the office of the Presidency of the United States."

Republicans

  • Jeb Bush, former Florida governor: "I will take nothing and no one for granted. I will run with heart. I will run to win."
  • Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon: "I'm announcing my candidacy for president of the United States."
  • Chris Christie, New Jersey governor: ""I want to be the next president of the United States and I intend to win this election."
  • Ted Cruz, United States senator from Texas: "I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support."
  • Carly Fiorina, former business executive: "I think I'm the best person for the job because I understand how the economy actually works."
  • Lindsey Graham, United States senator from South Carolina: "I'm running because I think the world is falling apart."
  • Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor: "I announce that I am a candidate for president of the United States of America."
  • Bobby Jindal, Louisiana governor: "I'm running for President of the United States of America."
  • Rand Paul, United States senator from Kentucky: I am running for president to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government."
  • George Pataki, former governor of New York: "We can win this race and take Washington back. Give the government back to the people."
  • Marco Rubio, United States senator from Florida: Rubio announced his candidacy in a call to donors on April 13.
  • Rick Santorum, former United States senator from Pennsylvania: "Santorum is announcing his second presidential bid on Wednesday."
  • Donald Trump, real estate mogul: "I am officially running for president of the United States."