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democrats
Hillary Clinton
Former secretary of state
Nominee
Dropped Out
Chafee
Lessig
O’Malley
Sanders
Webb
republicans
Donald J. Trump
Real estate mogul
Nominee
Dropped Out
Bush
Carson
Christie
Cruz
Fiorina
Gilmore
Graham
Huckabee
Jindal
Kasich
Pataki
Paul
Perry
Rubio
Santorum
Walker
When Candidates Dropped Out
The Republican field began with 17 candidates, 16 of whom have dropped out. Unlike the crowded Republican field, the Democratic contest quickly became a two-man race between Clinton and Sanders after Martin O’ Malley dropped out after the Iowa Caucus.
Sanders has not officially suspended his campaign, but he endorsed Clinton in advance of the Democratic National Convention.
July 12
Bernie Sanders d
“I have come here to make it as clear as possible why I am endorsing Hillary Clinton and why she must become our next president.”
May 4 Day after Indiana Primary
John Kasich r
“And as I suspend my campaign today, I have renewed faith, deeper faith, that the Lord will show me the way forward and fulfill the purpose of my life.”
May 3 Indiana Primary
Ted Cruz r
“We are suspending our campaign. But hear me now, I am not suspending our fight for liberty.”
March 15 Five primaries, including Rubio's home state, Florida
Marco Rubio r
“America’s in the middle of a real political storm, a real tsunami,” he said. “And we should have seen this coming.”
March 4
Ben Carson r
“I will still continue to be heavily involved in trying to save our nation.”
Feb. 20 South Carolina Republican primary
Jeb Bush r
“The people of Iowa and New Hampshire and South Carolina have spoken, and I really respect their decision.”
Feb. 12
Jim Gilmore r
“I will continue to do everything I can to ensure that our next president is a free enterprise Republican who will restore our nation to greatness and keep our citizens safe.”
Feb. 10 Day after New Hampshire Primary
Chris Christie r
“I leave the race without an ounce of regret.”
Carly Fiorina r
“I will continue to travel this country and fight for those Americans who refuse to settle for the way things are and a status quo that no longer works for them.”
Feb. 3
Rick Santorum r
“We decided that I think we could be better advocates for that in supporting someone who shared those values and is in a better position to do well in this race.”
Rand Paul r
“Today, I will end where I began, ready and willing to fight for the cause of liberty.”
Feb. 1 Iowa Caucus
Martin O’Malley d
“I am ending this presidential bid, but I am not ending this fight.”
Mike Huckabee r
“I am officially suspending my campaign. Thank you for all your loyal support.”
Dec. 29, 2015
George Pataki r
Mr. Pataki told supporters on Tuesday that he was suspending his campaign.
Dec. 21
Lindsey Graham r
"While we have run a campaign that has made a real difference, I have concluded this is not my time."
Nov. 17
Bobby Jindal r
“This is not my time, so I am suspending my campaign for president.”
Nov. 2
Lawrence Lessig d
“I must today end my campaign for the Democratic nomination and turn to the question of how to best to continue to press for this reform now.”
Oct. 23
Lincoln Chafee d
“After much thought I have decided to end my campaign for president today.”
Oct. 20
Jim Webb d
“If we ran an independent race, I honestly could see us beating both of them,” he said, referring to Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Trump.
Sept. 21
Scott Walker r
“Today I believe that I am being called to lead by helping to clear the field in this race so that a positive conservative message can rise to the top of the field.”
Sept. 11