Ben Carson presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Carson for President |
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| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Ben Carson |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced May 3, 2015 Suspended March 4, 2016 |
| Headquarters | 1800 Diagonal Rd., Ste. 140 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Key people | Barry Bennet (Campaign Manager) Ed Brookover (Senior Strategist) Doug Watts (Communications Director) Deana Bass (Press Secretary) Amy Pass (National Finance Director) Michael Brown (National Political Director) Don Green (Head Researcher) |
| Receipts | US$10,642,242 (2015-06-30) |
| Slogan | " Heal + Inspire + Revive " |
The 2016 presidential campaign of Dr. Ben Carson was when Dr. Carson tried to become the President of the United States. He is a famous doctor who specializes in brain and spine surgery for children, called a pediatric neurosurgeon. He is also a bestselling author, meaning his books have sold many copies.
Dr. Carson officially announced his plan to run for president on May 3, 2015. He shared this news during an interview in Cincinnati, Ohio. The next day, on May 4, 2015, he held a big event in his hometown of Detroit to formally launch his campaign. He was hoping to become the main candidate for the Republican Party in the 2016 Presidential election.
However, on March 4, 2016, Dr. Carson decided to stop his campaign for president.
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What is Ben Carson's Background?
Before running for president, Dr. Ben Carson was well-known in conservative political circles. He was invited to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in 2013. CPAC is a large annual meeting for people who share conservative political ideas.
At the 2013 CPAC event, an unofficial vote, called a "straw poll," was held. This poll helps show which candidates are popular. Dr. Carson tied for seventh place, getting 4% of the votes from about 3,000 people.
In the 2014 CPAC straw poll, Dr. Carson's popularity grew. He came in third place with 9% of the votes. He was behind two senators: Rand Paul from Kentucky (who got 31%) and Ted Cruz from Texas (who got 11%).
By the 2015 CPAC poll, Dr. Carson was still very popular. He placed fourth with 11.4% of the votes. The top three were Senator Paul, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, and Senator Cruz.
How Did Ben Carson Announce His Campaign?
Dr. Ben Carson first told the public he was running for president on May 3, 2015. He made this announcement during an interview with a local TV station in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The very next day, on May 4, 2015, he held a special event in Detroit, which is his hometown. This event was the official start of his campaign. At the rally, he also introduced the team who would help him run his campaign. This included Barry Bennett, who was named his Campaign Manager. The campaign aimed to "Heal + Inspire + Revive" America.
Images for kids
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Carson speaking at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 26, 2015.
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Carson meeting with supporters in New Hampshire, August 2015.
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Ben Carson in New Hampshire, 13 August 2015
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Carson speaking at an event in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Ben Carson speaking at a church service in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Ben Carson speaking before the Nevada caucuses in February 2016.
