Bobby Jindal presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobby Jindal for President. |
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| Campaign | U.S. presidential election, 2016 |
| Candidate | Bobby Jindal Governor of Louisiana (2008-present) |
| Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Status | Announced on June 24, 2015, Withdrew on November 17, 2015 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 5101 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Key people | Timmy Teepell (campaign manager) Wes Anderson (chief pollster) |
| Receipts | US$578,758 (2015-06-30) |
| Slogan | "Tanned, Rested and Ready" |
The 2016 presidential campaign of Bobby Jindal was his effort to become the next President of the United States. At the time, he was the Governor of Louisiana. His campaign officially started on June 24, 2015. The main office for his campaign was in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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About Bobby Jindal's Campaign
Bobby Jindal wanted to become the Republican Party's choice for president in the 2016 election. People had wondered for a few years if he would try to become president.
Jindal is important in history because he was the first Indian American to run for President. He was also the third Asian American person to try for the top job.
On November 17, 2015, Bobby Jindal stopped his campaign. He said that it was "not my time" to be president.
How the Campaign Started
Bobby Jindal officially announced his plan to run for president on June 24, 2015. He first shared the news on Twitter. Later that same day, he made a formal announcement in Kenner, a town near New Orleans.
Who Supported Bobby Jindal?
Some people publicly supported Bobby Jindal's campaign. One well-known supporter was:
- Willie Robertson, a TV personality.
Images for kids
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Governor Bobby Jindal speaking at a conference in March 2015.
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Jindal speaking at an event in Iowa in October 2015.
