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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