2016 United States presidential election

The next election for President of the United States of America is expected to take place on November 8, 2016. Voters will select electors who will in turn nominate a candidate for the office. As the presidency is limited to two terms, the incumbent, Barack Obama, is not eligible to serve again.

Throughout 2015 and into 2016, several potential candidates sought selection for the official nomination from their own political party. In July 2016, Donald Trump was formally adopted as the Republican candidate, and Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party nominee. The Republican contest was more split than the Democrat race, until Ted Cruz and John Kasich withdrew in May, following Marco Rubio in March. Bernie Sanders, the second-placed contender for the Democratic nomination, formally endorsed Clinton in July.

Other candidates for the presidency include Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party and Jill Stein of the Green Party.