Carly Fiorina presidential campaign, 2016 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carly for President
Campaign	U.S. presidential election, 2016
Candidate	Carly Fiorina
Affiliation	Republican Party
Status	Announced May 4, 2015 Suspended February 10, 2016
Headquarters	1020 N Fairfax St., Ste. 200 Alexandria, Virginia
Key people	Frank Sadler (Manager) Sarah Isgur Flores (Deputy Manager) Anna Epstein (Spokeswoman) Amy Noone Frederick (Senior Advisor)
Receipts	US$1,704,703 (2015-06-30)
Slogan	New Possibilities. Real Leadership.

The 2016 presidential campaign of Carly Fiorina was when she tried to become the President of the United States. She officially announced her plan on May 4, 2015, using a video message. Carly Fiorina is known for being a successful business leader. She also ran for a Senate seat in California in 2010. Her campaign office was located in Merrifield, Virginia. She decided to stop her campaign on February 10, 2016.

Who is Carly Fiorina?

Carly Fiorina is an American businesswoman and politician. Before she ran for president, she was the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of a big technology company called Hewlett-Packard. This means she was in charge of the entire company. She was the first woman to lead a company of that size.

Her Path to Politics

After her time in business, Carly Fiorina became interested in politics. In 2010, she ran for a seat in the United States Senate representing California. The Senate is part of the U.S. Congress, where laws are made. She was the candidate for the Republican Party in that election.

What is a Presidential Campaign?

A presidential campaign is when a person tries to get elected as president. It's a long process where candidates travel around the country. They talk to voters and share their ideas. They also try to raise money to pay for their campaign activities.

Why Do People Run for President?

People run for president because they want to lead the country. They believe they have the best ideas to solve problems. They also want to make life better for everyone. It's a very big and important job.

Carly Fiorina's 2016 Campaign

When Carly Fiorina announced her campaign in 2015, she joined many other people hoping to become president. She was one of several candidates from the Republican Party. Her campaign slogan was "New Possibilities. Real Leadership." This slogan showed what she hoped to bring to the country.

What Did She Talk About?

During her campaign, Fiorina often talked about her business background. She said her experience leading a big company would help her lead the country. She also spoke about her ideas for the economy and how to make the government work better. She participated in many debates with other candidates.

Why Did Her Campaign End?

Running for president is very challenging. Candidates need a lot of support from voters and a lot of money. After several months of campaigning, Carly Fiorina decided to stop her run for president. She announced this on February 10, 2016. When a candidate "suspends" or "withdraws" their campaign, it means they are no longer trying to win the election.

Images for kids

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  Carly Fiorina speaking at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, March 2014.

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  The candidate meeting with supporters at a coffee reception and fundraising event in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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  Fiorina speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Republican Party in October 2015.